Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career?
Elvet Recruitment is currently working with a reputable housebuilder to recruit a Regional Finance Assistant based in their North East office. This is a dynamic role where your primary responsibility will be to support accurate and insightful financial reporting across the Region, working closely with the Regional Head of Finance and colleagues across Finance, Commercial, and Operations.
This role is ideal for someone who is part‑qualified or newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and eager to build strong technical skills while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial clarity, providing meaningful insights, and helping drive performance across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Support the production of month-end financials and assist in preparing commentary to explain results
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Ensure financial judgements are clear, well-supported, and reviewed with the Regional Head of Finance
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Help prepare budgets and forecasts while understanding key drivers behind regional performance
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Record and monitor overheads, providing insight and constructive challenge to operational teams
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Support cash flow forecasting and highlight areas for improving return on investment
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Build a strong understanding of each development site, including WIP levels, and raise any concerns
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Improve data quality across the Region and help resolve data issues
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Work closely with operational teams to understand performance drivers and support continuous improvement
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Assist the Regional Head of Finance with daily tasks and provide cover when needed
What We’re Looking For:
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Part‑qualified or newly qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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Confident using Excel; experience with COINS or Anaplan is a bonus
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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A good communicator who enjoys working with non‑finance teams
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Curious, proactive, and keen to learn
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Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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A team player with a collaborative mindset
Role Information:
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Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
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Up to £40,000 DOE
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26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Holiday purchase scheme
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Company pension
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Private medical insurance
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Health and wellbeing support through Healthshield
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Life assurance
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Employee share purchase plan
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Retail and leisure discount programme
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Clear routes for career progression and development
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail
