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    Finance Policy and Compliance Lead - Preston, United Kingdom - Places for People

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    Places for People Preston, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    At Places for People, we recruit individuals, not just numbers. If you find a job that interests you, go ahead and apply - you might be the perfect fit for us. While experience and track record matter, what we truly value is finding someone who embodies our People Promises. We are looking for someone who acts with integrity, shows enthusiasm and drive for growth, embraces community spirit, demonstrates respect, and takes pleasure in their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we are committed to creating inclusive and vibrant Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

    So, why delay? Join a community that genuinely cares about you.

    Learn more about your role

    In this position, your main responsibility is to lead the Finance Function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while overseeing key controls and risks. You will also assist the Head of Financial Accounts by identifying any gaps in accounting policies and controls, developing new ones, and ensuring their implementation. Another crucial aspect of your role is ensuring reliable compliance reporting within the financial control framework, across the group, and conducting regular risk register reviews. Your tasks will include reviewing balance sheet accounts objectively, resolving any issues with senior finance colleagues, providing necessary training and support, overseeing balance sheet account reconciliation within Group Finance, and supervising the preparation of financial statements. It's essential to foster a culture of continuous process and control improvement, which includes activities like process automation and identifying cost reduction opportunities. Additionally, you will offer ad hoc financial reporting support for business initiatives and projects.

    This role will be based in our Preston, Lancashire office on a hybrid basis.

    For more details, please refer to our job profile available on our official website.

    Learn more about you

    You should possess extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, with a profound understanding of balance sheet issues and a proven track record in implementing effective controls. Your technical accounting skills should be exceptional, enabling you to tackle any challenge effectively. Flexibility and practicality are key attributes, as you'll need strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complex issues. Building and maintaining relationships across all organizational levels is crucial, necessitating excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other IT tools is a must. Lastly, you must excel in managing conflicting deadlines, multitasking efficiently, and ensuring timely completion of all tasks.

    If all of this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application today.

    Benefits

    We are a large, diverse, and ambitious organization that will provide you with plenty of challenges and opportunities for growth.

    We strive to go above and beyond to keep you satisfied, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, including:

    • Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews
    • Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
    • Generous holiday package – up to 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with the flexibility to buy or sell leave
    • Cashback plan for healthcare expenses – up to £500 in savings per year
    • A 2% bonus scheme for all colleagues
    • Training and development opportunities
    • Additional perks such as substantial discounts and offers from various shops, cinemas, and more

    What's next?

    If you meet the requirements and are prepared to take the next step in your career, proceed with the application. You will be directed to our careers site, where you can explore more about the role, access a detailed job description, and apply directly to us.

    If you are a Places for People customer seeking assistance with your application, please reach out to our skills and employment team.

    If you represent a recruitment agency, kindly note that we have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not entertain cold calls.

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