Description This newly created role for a part qualified accountant to join the commercial finance team.
The key task of commercial finance is to support business in understanding cost implications on future performance and making recommendations to the operational managers.
Key Responsibilities Assisting in thorough financial analysis of the business performance at home by home level, identifying and communicating key drivers of both current and future business performance.
Finance for "non finance" people- helping the home managers understand the key drivers in their accounts, developing strong relationships.
Provide support and resolve queries from staff in our residential homes and schools.
Projects: conduct ad hoc analysis to support interpretation and decision-making, contributing to various projects as needed.
Provide support to Commercial Finance Business Partner and other members of finance team as required.
Post journals in the finance system.
Production of Weekly and Monthly KPIs.
Potential travel to residential homes and schools.
Involvement in budget processing.
Involvement in annual year end audit.
Various ad-hoc reports.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with confidence to work independently.
Desire to enhance finance function and wider business.
Excellent communication skills.
Essential: Part Qualified -AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
Sage 200 experience desirable.
Benefits We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at Esland.
We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply a salary.
The salary will be £30,000 per annum .
We can also offer:- 25 days annual leave Company sick pay Healthcare cashback plan Enrolment into Esland pension scheme Cycle to work scheme A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend' scheme Casual dress code Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together Free parking A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with Online GP access 365 days a year Choose a new car through our green car scheme Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children's and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.