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We are seeking a skilled Development Accountant to join our dynamic team of professionals  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to join our dynamic and progressive organisation. As a Development Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our vision of ensuring that "everyone has a home." Acting as a trusted business partner, you will deliver robust and innovative development accounting and financial reporting services for our development operations, as well as for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and report on the performance of the Group’s development portfolio.
• Reconcile development costs to date and provide accurate cash flow forecasts to the Treasury team.
• Assist in preparing and analysing cashflows for managing intra-group loan facilities and peak debt.
• Develop financial reports and analyse financial performance for commercial and development activities.
• Review project appraisals and oversee the production of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records in the systems.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant.
• Liaise with budget holders and external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive financial services.
• Foster strong working relationships with external development partners to ensure accurate and timely information sharing.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Accountant and member of a CCAB body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA).
• Extensive management accounting and budgeting experience.
• Provision of financial reports and summary analysis for Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (preferably related to development and construction).
• Experience in statutory accounting.
• Team leadership and development experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT literacy.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills with the ability to present data clearly.
• Understanding of taxation, including VAT (desirable for development and construction).
• Strong relationship-building abilities within and outside of Finance.
• A collaborative team player with the capacity to work independently.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to other Group offices

Salary: £46,344 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (details to be confirmed)

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