Assistant Accountant (Project)

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to step into an engaging role as a Project Officer for our new planning, budgeting and forecasting project. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative project as we work towards creating a truly modern finance function. The implementation of the new Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software will play a key role in enhancing our financial planning and analysis, ultimately helping us deliver a customer-first housing experience for a better future. In this role, you'll work closely with the Lead EPM Subject Matter Expert to deliver key project activities, gathering and documenting artifacts, analysing financial data, and managing multiple tasks with agility. You'll engage confidently with the core project team, facilitating activities by organising meetings, documenting outcomes, and maintaining project tools like DevOps.

You're passionate about project work with a strong financial background. You will have a strong affinity for gathering and documenting project artifacts and be able to work with agility across multiple tasks. You are confident in working with financial data and analysing datasets. Some things we are looking for:

• At least 1 years' experience of finance within a large organisation
• Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data
• Advanced understanding of business and processes relevant to the project
• Experience of undertaking systems and process reviews
• Good knowledge and understanding of Finance Business Partnering
• Ability to establish strong, sustained working relationships based on respect and effective negotiation and influencing skill
  
  Please note: While the role is advertised as Assistant Accountant to reflect its level, the formal job title for this position is EPM Project Officer., We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy. If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all. Platform Housing Group

Although this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to our Group offices or other locations as needed for client or team meetings. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park in Solihull and Central Park in Worcester. Some of the great benefits we can offer you:
• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers