KEY RESPONSIBILTIES :

Brief summary of duties include, but are not limited to:-

• Purchase ledger logging through to supplier reconciliation
• Liaison with remote finance team for both trade and subcontractor payments
• Processing of subcontractor claims, ensuring accuracy and appropriate Cognito sign offs
• Liaison with contract managers regarding subcontractor claims and payments
• Accurate allocation of cash receipts to the sales ledger
• Booking and analysis of monthly credit card spend
• Ensuring accurate coding of all entries on Sage
• Completion of monthly ONS and CIS returns
• Assisting, as required, during the annual audit process and stocktake process
• Working with the commercial team to undertake monthly stock counts and valuations
• Meeting all key deadlines for reporting
• Logging and reporting of Corporate Sustainability data
• Awareness of process improvement opportunities

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Previous accounting knowledge not essential, but a strong interest in accounting required.
• Numerate-ideally GCSE Maths Grade 7 or above or Higher Maths.
• Logical, accurate and organised
• IT skills-particularly Excel and Office 365
• Curious and a desire to learn

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING?

Oregon Timber Frame (OTF) and Oregon Timber Frame England (OTFE) are, jointly, one of the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturers and are divisions of Barratt Redrow PLC, Britain’s largest housebuilder.
We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of structural timbers to all divisions across the Barratt Redrow Group.
Barratt are a nationally recognised 5-star housebuilder 15 years in a row, supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That is more than any other major housebuilder. It is because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of house building.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

JOB PURPOSE :

This is a newly created role to provide additional resource in our outstanding, hardworking finance team, the majority of whom are based in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. The company is set to almost triple in size over the next 2 years, so offers a great opportunity for the right person to learn and grow with the role.
To fill this role we are therefore looking for a recent school or college leaver, searching for their first real step into the world of work and, more specifically, finance. This person will need to be methodical, possess an eye for detail and be keen to learn.

Brief summary of duties include, but are not limited to:-

• Purchase ledger logging through to supplier reconciliation
• Liaison with remote finance team for both trade and subcontractor payments
• Processing of subcontractor claims, ensuring accuracy and appropriate Cognito sign offs
• Liaison with contract managers regarding subcontractor claims and payments
• Accurate allocation of cash receipts to the sales ledger
• Booking and analysis of monthly credit card spend
• Ensuring accurate coding of all entries on Sage
• Completion of monthly ONS and CIS returns
• Assisting, as required, during the annual audit process and stocktake process
• Working with the commercial team to undertake monthly stock counts and valuations
• Meeting all key deadlines for reporting
• Logging and reporting of Corporate Sustainability data
• Awareness of process improvement opportunitie

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
• Annual Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policie