Department FunctionFinance help to drive the Bristol Region forward by providing insightful analysis and robust challenge to support strategic and operational decision-making, whilst also promoting strong governance and control. They provide Group financial results and business information to both internal stakeholders such as the Board and senior management, and our external stakeholders including auditors, banks, HMRC, corporate advisors and the investment community. Our Finance team promote strong governance by maintaining relevant Group policies and assessing, interpreting and implementing new standards and regulatory requirements. They support the business in their application of the policies, whilst facilitating improvements in the financial systems and control environment. Job summary/PurposeTo assist the Senior Finance Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the Finance Department function. Provide other internal departments and Head Office finance with timely and accurate information throughout the monthly finance reporting cycle.Primary ResponsibilitiesHouse Sales LedgerCompletion Statement review & subsequent house sales journal posting for customer plot purchasesPreparation of the control account of Customer Plot Balances Other general maintenance of the house sales ledgerAd hoc sales queriesCashbook & JournalsGeneral ledger & Cashbook journals and input to CoinsWeekly Bankline “one-time” faster paymentsBank reconciliationDaily Cashbook preparation categorizing “actual” spend (no forecasting)Sales Ledger Invoice processing for Partnership Housing and small number of ad-hoc invoicesOtherSome processing of supplier invoices / Purchase Ledger as required Provide holiday cover within the department as requiredExperience, Qualifications, Technical RequirementsAAT Qualified or equivalent; strong bookkeeping skills essentialPrevious experience of working in a busy finance departmentPrevious experience of preparing financial reports and reconciliation work.Experience of working with multiple ledgers including general ledger, purchase ledger, sales and payrollAbility to multi-task and prioritise workload.Ability to work under pressure and adhere to set deadlines.Ability to work as part of a team.Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).Inclusivity StatementAs a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
