a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.Neurodivergent - Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn't allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Reporting Group:Group Support Servicesimage placeholderPlaces for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!More about your roleOn a daily basis, you will provide, under direction of the Senior Finance BP, quality budgets, management accounts, projections, financial plans and financial analysis.You will also assist in monitoring expenditure, cash flow and management of budgets, identifying issues at the earliest opportunity and interpret this to operational managers to encourage performance improvement and help with decision making.At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.More about youThe ideal candidate will good accounting knowledge and experience in accounting and reporting complex groups as well as proficiency with IT packages is also desired.The essential criteria for this role is listed below

• Experience as an Assistant Accountant or a similar role
• Experience analysing data and trend analysis
• Confident using Microsoft Office especially Excel
  
  a PSL and do not take cold callsAt Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as
  
  The role is fixed term until August 2026The benefitsWe 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 - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.