Accounts Assistant in Gateshead

Our Finance teams don’t just process numbers; they collect vital information which informs decisions and drives our business. As such, they are at the heart of our commerciality. We hold Finance in high regard as a pivotal driver in our continued success and performance, so if you enjoy working in a front-line, operational function where your work is highly valued and impacts visibly on our people and business, this could be your kind of place.

Reporting to the Accountant, you will support the Finance team in ensuring the monthly management accounts are completed to meet required deadlines. You will be expected to:

• Assist and ensure accurate and timely payments and accounts are appropriately serviced
• Own & reconcile the bank account/cash book, including writing and banking cheques
• Maintenance & reconciliation of petty cash
• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
• Salary inputs expenses, mileage and commissions
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable)
• Monthly/Quarterly Annual Returns
• Ensure accurate accounting for VAT, subcontractors tax and CITB payments as appropriate
• Assist in ad hoc projects, tasks and reports as and when required

What You’ll Need

• Excellent attention to detail
• Possibly training for accounting qualification or wishing to commence studying
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong reconciliation, mathematical and organisational skills required.

Benefits

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

• Private medical cover
• Pension: First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual Health Assessment: All colleagues are able to access a fully-funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
• Financial Benefits: As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable - from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers.
• So much more: From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.