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Finance analyst
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: GU15 3YL
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about your role
You will work closely with General Managers, Contract Managers, and Area Managers to provide insights into the performance of leisure centres. You'll analyse and interpret variances and trends in management accounts, identifying causes and correcting errors. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure business goals are met and financial health is maintained will be a key responsibility. You'll support the Forecasting Manager in providing finance business partnering to senior management, helping with strategic decisions. You'll ensure timely information delivery, work with Power BI, and assist the Business Development team with financial support for tenders. Additionally, you'll assist with budget preparation and provide ad hoc financial reporting for business initiatives.
This is a hybrid role with a mixture of office and home working (2/3 days office based from our Camberley office).
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
Essential Criteria
Practical experience of financial accounting, including preparation and posting of journals plus understanding of the key areas of the balance sheet.
Studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar).
More about you
You should have practical experience in financial accounting, including preparing and posting journals, with a solid understanding of key balance sheet areas. Excellent numeracy, literacy, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with effective communication skills, both written and verbal. You must be a self-starter, capable of working independently while collaborating with the wider team and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of Business World and its coding structures is desirable. Ideally, you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and committed, with good technical accounting knowledge, and are studying towards an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar). Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, are also required.
If all of this sounds like you then we urge you to make an application with us today.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
A bonus scheme for all colleagues
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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