Financial Integration Accountant in Harrogate

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and coordinate payment link set ups with payment service providers
• Prepare and review the data entered in the Financial System and Booking System
• Reconcile the data to the Balance Sheet or Completion Statement
• Communicate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure timelines are provided and met
• Work closely with the Financial Integration Analyst to ensure that all mobilisations are accurate and within the agreed SLA’s
• Prepare the budget according to the management agreement and import into the system
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders and ensure all data is received and dealt with in an efficient manner
• Maintain confidentiality
• Successfully migrate financial accounts from the old client database to the new one
• Assist in completion statements for de-mobilisations
• Produce financial reporting for pre-commencement
• Work with departments to understand procedures and implement changes that will enhance or improve current working practices
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required

Skills (includes Key Competencies)

• A good understanding of financial statements, reconciliations and journals
• Process and data orientated
• The ability to communicate with various stakeholders effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Dynamic and proactive, with a strong focus on meeting targets and driving processes to completion
• Proven experience with Excel and Word
• Ability to successfully handle several priorities simultaneously, maintain composure in high-pressure situations and maintain objectivity, focus and good judgment
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Excellent presentation, attention to detail and ability to complete tasks/meet strict deadlines

Personal Qualities

• The desire to drive continuous improvement
• The ability to communicate and work as a team
• Commitment and enthusiasm to Homes for Students and its work
• Commitment to quality in all aspects of service delivery
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum guidance and confidence in taking initiative
• Ability to manage the delivery of detailed work
• Willing to be flexible and respond to changing circumstances
• Demonstrate a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude and to become quickly established to add value to the business

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Good general standard of education
• Background in finance with balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Good communicator and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and can work in a methodical manner
• Time management skills
• Process orientated
• People management

Internal Stakeholders

• Property Managers
• Senior Management Team
• Regional Operations Managers
• Integration Team
• Corporate Finance
• Client Finance
• Employees

External Stakeholders

• Client
• Suppliers
• Local Authorities
• University Institutions
• Banks

Benefits

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further
• Take your special day off – enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work
• Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.