Investment Accountant
- Employer
- Alliance Homes Group
- Location
- Portishead, City of Bristol
- Salary
- £38,007 - £42,230 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2019
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- Function
- Corporate Services, Finance, Other Housing jobs
- Seniority
- Manager
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation Type
- Housing association / RP
Job Details
Actual £19,003 - £21,115 per annum
18.5 hours per week
Permanent
The Role
Alliance Homes are looking for a capable and experienced Investment Accountant to lead on all tax, VAT and CIS matters for the Company. You will provide high-quality, accurate and timely finance service to support VAT and Tax advice on all investment matters to internal and external stakeholders, providing an excellent customer service and ensuring the needs of the users and wider Group are met.
The successful candidate will be an excellent partner, developing strong internal and external relationships with all key stakeholders. With you at the heart of our team, we can be assured that Alliance will be regarded as a dynamic, fair and community minded housing association which delivers new homes and trusted landlord, care and support services.
The key responsibilities of an Investment Accountant include, but are not limited to:
- Contributing to Finance strategy and policy through the provision of specialist advice on Tax, VAT and CIS, that will maximise efficiency; and operating as an internal consultant advising on strategic level projects and operational teams
- Building strong and lasting relationships to understand, predict and respond to changing needs of the organisation regarding Tax, VAT and CIS
- Engaging with stakeholders within the organisation and the super users to ensure there is constant communication to understand business requirements, and update users of changes
- Considering the impact on the organisation from changes to HMRC requirements
- Overseeing the provision of management information through the delivery of both ad hoc and standard reports
- Ensuring adequate controls are maintained to ensure accurate tax, VAT and CIS calculations
- Providing training and guidance within the Finance Department to engage and motivate and draw individuals from across the Group to be involved
The Company
The Alliance Homes Group is a community-based social enterprise providing a range of services within the West of England. We aim to deliver our services as efficiently and effectively as possible, whilst continuing to reinvest in our homes and the communities we serve.
On top of the standard benefits including 25 days holiday and a generous Pension, we also offer a Healthcare Cash Plan, a Rewards portal with access 100’s of different discounts and Your Alliance Day, an extra day off to say thanks for being part of the team. And this isn’t even all of it!
The Person
The key skills and qualities of an Investment Accountant:
- Hold a current recognised CCAB qualification e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICA
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with complex tax matters and their successful resolution; and experience of supporting and establishing best practice for tax, VAT and CIS
- Ability to document and explain complex problems in a clear and succinct way to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ensures focus on outcomes and customer experience over roles and responsibilities, acting as a role model to inspire others, having genuine empathy with the purpose of care providers
- A highly personal individual: strong verbal, written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as good influencing and negotiating skills
- High level IT literacy and keen adopter of digital technology and flexible working methods
- Able to work confidently and collaboratively with colleagues with enthusiasm; make, and be accountable for, sound, evidence-based judgements; and identify solutions to risks
The right candidate will also be flexible to work outside normal hours when required. Above all, you will need a mix strong business skills, integrity and personal values.
If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then click apply!
We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community.
Closing Date: 18th August 2019
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and interviewing suitable candidates. Therefore, we would advise you complete your application as soon as possible.
Company
At Alliance Homes, we aim to make a difference to the lives of our customers.
We’re a forward thinking and ambitious community-based housing provider. Managing more than 6,500 homes and carrying out maintenance work for more than 8,500 properties, we have a proud history of providing housing related support and homecare services.
We have around 500 colleagues who all work to improve the lives of the people who live in our homes and benefit from our services. We want you to be a part of our success, playing a significant role in achieving our vision to improve lives and benefit communities.
Our head office in Portishead is situated by the Marina, with free parking and within easy walking distance to high street shops, coffee bars, restaurants and several supermarkets. The offices are newly refurbished offering a modern ‘agile’ and collaborative working environment.
Alliance Homes Group trusts colleagues to deliver their work in a way that supports their work-life balance and the needs of the business. Each colleague will have a working pattern but dependant on role and department, your hours can be worked flexibly, and we have the capacity for most of our colleagues to work from home.
- Website
- https://www.alliancehomesgroup.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01275 398010
- Location
-
40 Martingle Way
Portishead
North Somerset
BS20 7AW
GB
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