Accountant Northampton, England

Kajima Partnerships Ltd

Full Time Northampton, England 35000 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Kajima is a successful investment and development company with main offices in central London, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kajima Corporation of Japan. Active directly as investor and developer across London and the UK, and through operating partnerships in the UK and Europe across multiple sectors, Kajima is a value-add business with a focus on quality rather than quantity, which seeks to actively improve and enhance shareholder returns.

Kajima Community, a part of the global Kajima Corporation, helps organisations maximise their property value. We improve the utilisation of community spaces and increase profitability through the digital transformation of community lettings. We work primarily with the public sector across local government, healthcare, and education sectors. We design software and provide services that result in more people using community facilities, which provides a range of health, social and economic benefits to society.

For more information about Kajima Community and our products / services:

https://kajima.co.uk/about/community

We are now seeking an experienced Accountant to join our expanding team in what is an exciting time for the organisation as we launch our new platform and continue to grow our client base. This role is based in our Northampton office and comes with a hybrid-working option.

Principal Responsibilities

Reporting to the Financial Controller, but working with the various business teams, you will have a wide range of responsibilities including:

Month end performance
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports, including board papers
Providing quality, value added commentary and financial analysis
Preparing monthly cash flow for the various projects
Quarterly VAT returns
Budgeting and forecasting process
Involved in all accounting and Year-End audit
Reviewing and approving Bank reconciliations and Balance Sheet accounts
Deputising for the Financial Controller as required
Carrying out other duties that fall within professional expertise

What we require from you:

A newly qualified accountant, a finalist, or 1-2 years PQE - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Proven Accounting - Financial &/or Management Accountant experience
Advanced MS Excel and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience using Sun and Xero would be advantageous but not essential
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage own workload

Attitudes:

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and friendly
Strive for improvement and to keep customers loyal & happy
High level of attention to detail and methodical in your approach to work
Uses own initiative and has a proactive approach
Be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards
Willing to travel to our offices in London

What we can provide for you

This role comes with career prospects in a progressive and ambitious product-based company within the Finance Department. Our culture is collaborative, placing an emphasis on team working, respect and enjoying what we do.

We offer competitive remuneration and an attractive package of benefits. Whilst the Head office is in London, this position is based in our Northampton office (with an option of hybrid-working with up to 3 days of working from home).

Start date: ASAP

To apply please send your CV by 9 June 2023.

Kajima aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, disability, religious belief, marital status, colour, race, age, or ethnic origins, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits: