Financial Integration Accountant – Harrogate Office
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.
