Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry North West Midlands Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands Date Posted: 18.04.2024 We have a great opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for taking a lead role in the Finance team by preparing the monthly management accounts, associated journals and reporting. You will provide financial commentaries, insight and support for Senior Management whilst coaching and mentoring junior members. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Proven ability to work within a fast-paced month end environment delivering insightful management accounts and supporting analysis Knowledge of relevant technical accounting concepts and ability to critically apply these Advanced user of MS Excel. Comfortable with manipulating high volumes of data with an eye on generating efficiencies within our financial processes Strong organisational skills, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail and conscientious Self-confidence, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues across a number of departments Proactive, self-starter who is comfortable problem solving as an individual or as part of a team Comfortable in working in a large, well-structured organisation, either from Practise or Industry Newly Qualified Accounting Professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) Construction/Developer/Real Estate experience desirable, but not essential Experience with COINs software and Anaplan forecasting modules desirable, but not essential More about the Finance Analyst role Lead the regional month end process adhering to group timetables. This will include managing complex areas such as Revenue, WIP and Cost of Sales calculations Review outputs from the Assistant Finance Analyst (including activities such as month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations). Provide feedback and coaching to aid continuous improvement and high performance Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting, liaising with Commercial and Sales where necessary Reconcile cashbook positions weekly and become highly familiar with the cashflow needs of the business. Generate accurate weekly cashflow forecasts and hold the business accountable to these Own the Balance Sheet reconciliation process highlighting associated risks and opportunities Support with annual business planning challenging via a bottom-up approach including all overhead and discretionary expenditure Assist with Half Year and Full Year Audit queries to ensure compliance Support Group Finance with the delivery of statutory information Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry North West Midlands Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands Date Posted: 18.04.2024 We have a great opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for taking a lead role in the Finance team by preparing the monthly management accounts, associated journals and reporting. You will provide financial commentaries, insight and support for Senior Management whilst coaching and mentoring junior members. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Proven ability to work within a fast-paced month end environment delivering insightful management accounts and supporting analysis Knowledge of relevant technical accounting concepts and ability to critically apply these Advanced user of MS Excel. Comfortable with manipulating high volumes of data with an eye on generating efficiencies within our financial processes Strong organisational skills, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail and conscientious Self-confidence, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues across a number of departments Proactive, self-starter who is comfortable problem solving as an individual or as part of a team Comfortable in working in a large, well-structured organisation, either from Practise or Industry Newly Qualified Accounting Professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) Construction/Developer/Real Estate experience desirable, but not essential Experience with COINs software and Anaplan forecasting modules desirable, but not essential More about the Finance Analyst role Lead the regional month end process adhering to group timetables. This will include managing complex areas such as Revenue, WIP and Cost of Sales calculations Review outputs from the Assistant Finance Analyst (including activities such as month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations). Provide feedback and coaching to aid continuous improvement and high performance Assist with accurate and robust monthly forecasting, liaising with Commercial and Sales where necessary Reconcile cashbook positions weekly and become highly familiar with the cashflow needs of the business. Generate accurate weekly cashflow forecasts and hold the business accountable to these Own the Balance Sheet reconciliation process highlighting associated risks and opportunities Support with annual business planning challenging via a bottom-up approach including all overhead and discretionary expenditure Assist with Half Year and Full Year Audit queries to ensure compliance Support Group Finance with the delivery of statutory information Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Peterborough office. As our Commercial Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Commercial Department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin support as and when required. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Experience working in a commercial business environment Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Excellent analytical skills and organisation Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work to high degree of accuracy Good telephone manner Excellent communications skills Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily. A good communicator/listener Good team working skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable - BTEC diploma or certificate in administration / finance Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More about the Commercial Administrator role Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer system. General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads. Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers and other departments. Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business. Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum. Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary. Sort and process incoming and outgoing post to include date stamping in line with HMRC requirements. Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes. Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment. Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process. Produce and maintenance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts. Arranging and communicating monthly Forecast meeting agendas. Maintain and update supply chain documentation. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
May 01, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Peterborough office. As our Commercial Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Commercial Department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin support as and when required. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Experience working in a commercial business environment Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Excellent analytical skills and organisation Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work to high degree of accuracy Good telephone manner Excellent communications skills Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily. A good communicator/listener Good team working skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable - BTEC diploma or certificate in administration / finance Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More about the Commercial Administrator role Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer system. General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads. Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers and other departments. Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business. Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum. Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary. Sort and process incoming and outgoing post to include date stamping in line with HMRC requirements. Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes. Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment. Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process. Produce and maintenance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts. Arranging and communicating monthly Forecast meeting agendas. Maintain and update supply chain documentation. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry East Yorkshire Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Date Posted: 01.05.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry East Yorkshire, at our office in Leeds. As our Assistant Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for monthly Management Accounts and Reporting within the Region. An ambitious and proactive Assistant Finance Analyst is required to contribute to the continued success of the team. This role offers study support and the successful Assistant Finance Analyst should have the ambition to progress through their studies towards a professional qualification. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality AAT studier/AAT qualified Experience in working within a Finance function Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel Willingness to learn and progress Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work as an effective team member ACCA/CIMA studier Previous Housebuilding experience (desirable) COINS/Anaplan experience (desirable) More about the Assistant Finance Analyst role Preparation on production of monthly Management Accounts, Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and variance analysis, Collaborate with other departments and reduce cost variances, Weekly cashflow forecasts and recharge invoicing for Joint Ventures, Monitoring and recovery of aged debt and retention balances, Management of monthly bulk deal revenue claims, Assist the Financial Controller with the Annual External Audit, Assisting in the preparation of schedules as required by Group Finance, Supporting the Finance Team in the month-end close process, Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the Division, and Other ad hoc duties as required. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry East Yorkshire Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Date Posted: 01.05.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry East Yorkshire, at our office in Leeds. As our Assistant Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for monthly Management Accounts and Reporting within the Region. An ambitious and proactive Assistant Finance Analyst is required to contribute to the continued success of the team. This role offers study support and the successful Assistant Finance Analyst should have the ambition to progress through their studies towards a professional qualification. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality AAT studier/AAT qualified Experience in working within a Finance function Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel Willingness to learn and progress Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work as an effective team member ACCA/CIMA studier Previous Housebuilding experience (desirable) COINS/Anaplan experience (desirable) More about the Assistant Finance Analyst role Preparation on production of monthly Management Accounts, Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and variance analysis, Collaborate with other departments and reduce cost variances, Weekly cashflow forecasts and recharge invoicing for Joint Ventures, Monitoring and recovery of aged debt and retention balances, Management of monthly bulk deal revenue claims, Assist the Financial Controller with the Annual External Audit, Assisting in the preparation of schedules as required by Group Finance, Supporting the Finance Team in the month-end close process, Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the Division, and Other ad hoc duties as required. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payments Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our office in Clifton, Bristol. As our Payments Manager you will ensure the smooth running of the Payments department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin support as and when required. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Experience working in a commercial business environment Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Excellent analytical skills and organisation Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work to high degree of accuracy Good telephone manner Excellent communications skills Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily. A good communicator/listener Good team working skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More about the Payments Manager role Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer system. General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads. Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers and other departments. Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business. Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum. Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary. Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes. Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment. Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process. Produce and maintainance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts. Checking VAT returns for anything that has been blocked and therefore amend what the Tax team are asking for. AJR Management - maintain the relationship with AJR check invoices and reports sent over. Each week run and send Plot and PX reports. Process Mid week and End of month Payment runs. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 01, 2024
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payments Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our office in Clifton, Bristol. As our Payments Manager you will ensure the smooth running of the Payments department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin support as and when required. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Experience working in a commercial business environment Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Excellent analytical skills and organisation Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work to high degree of accuracy Good telephone manner Excellent communications skills Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily. A good communicator/listener Good team working skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More about the Payments Manager role Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer system. General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads. Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers and other departments. Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business. Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum. Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary. Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes. Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment. Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process. Produce and maintainance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts. Checking VAT returns for anything that has been blocked and therefore amend what the Tax team are asking for. AJR Management - maintain the relationship with AJR check invoices and reports sent over. Each week run and send Plot and PX reports. Process Mid week and End of month Payment runs. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role? The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need? A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable ?back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called ?Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions? Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we? Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you? Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role? The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need? A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable ?back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called ?Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions? Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we? Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you? Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. JBRP1_UKTJ
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South West Midlands Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Coleshill, Warwickshire Date Posted: 18.03.2024 We have a new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our office in Coleshill, Warwickshire. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the regional finance team in providing financial and commercial analysis to ensure that the region is able to progress towards achieving its objectives. To assist in the provision of internal and external reporting and financial control. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Strong GCSE/A-levels or equivalent Training towards recognized accountancy qualification Able to process information accurately to strict deadlines Ability to follow up queries proactively and resolve them satisfactorily Previous experience as an assistant management accountant or equivalent within a reputable organization Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital Excellent analytical and organizational skills Strong mathematical and IT skills Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people More about the Finance Analyst role Completion of regular weekly and monthly management information to the business, division and group Support with the production of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS Balance sheet reconciliations Assist in maintaining timely and accurate plot data on COINS Provide cover for other team members, including JV accounting and JV forecasting models Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to facilitate information flow Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the division Coach and support other team members Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South West Midlands Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Coleshill, Warwickshire Date Posted: 18.03.2024 We have a new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our office in Coleshill, Warwickshire. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the regional finance team in providing financial and commercial analysis to ensure that the region is able to progress towards achieving its objectives. To assist in the provision of internal and external reporting and financial control. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Strong GCSE/A-levels or equivalent Training towards recognized accountancy qualification Able to process information accurately to strict deadlines Ability to follow up queries proactively and resolve them satisfactorily Previous experience as an assistant management accountant or equivalent within a reputable organization Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital Excellent analytical and organizational skills Strong mathematical and IT skills Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people More about the Finance Analyst role Completion of regular weekly and monthly management information to the business, division and group Support with the production of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS Balance sheet reconciliations Assist in maintaining timely and accurate plot data on COINS Provide cover for other team members, including JV accounting and JV forecasting models Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to facilitate information flow Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the division Coach and support other team members Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts' most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of West Oxfordshire District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation. About the role You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation. The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B's) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from Temporary Accommodation as soon as possible. Create bespoke 'Tenancy Ready' plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this. You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. Assist with the daily running of the homeless hostel's, ensure repairs are promptly reported to the Property Service Team and assist with ensuring H&S risk assessments are up to date and adhered to. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Internally the role will be called 'Temporary Accommodation Officer'. This is a new role which will cover West Oxfordshire. Within the District, there are plenty of places to see and visit whether you love hiking or cycling. With our agile working ethos: you will be spoilt for choice. West Oxfordshire District Council is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing West Oxfordshire as one of the best places to live, work and visit in the UK. We provide a range of important services including waste and recycling collections, planning, housing, leisure, community safety and environmental health. You will need GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions Full UK Driving License - Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes BPSS Check You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is a unique place to work - we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts' most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of West Oxfordshire District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation. About the role You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation. The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B's) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from Temporary Accommodation as soon as possible. Create bespoke 'Tenancy Ready' plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this. You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation. Assist with the daily running of the homeless hostel's, ensure repairs are promptly reported to the Property Service Team and assist with ensuring H&S risk assessments are up to date and adhered to. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Internally the role will be called 'Temporary Accommodation Officer'. This is a new role which will cover West Oxfordshire. Within the District, there are plenty of places to see and visit whether you love hiking or cycling. With our agile working ethos: you will be spoilt for choice. West Oxfordshire District Council is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing West Oxfordshire as one of the best places to live, work and visit in the UK. We provide a range of important services including waste and recycling collections, planning, housing, leisure, community safety and environmental health. You will need GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs Special Conditions Full UK Driving License - Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes BPSS Check You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. Publica is a unique place to work - we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and submit your CV and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Date Posted: 29.02.2024 We have a great opportunity for an Indirect Tax Assistant Manager to join the Vistry Group Tax team based out of our Milton Keynes Office. The Indirect Tax Assistant Manager will be a key member of the indirect tax compliance function with responsibilities in preparing and reviewing monthly VAT returns. As our Indirect Tax Assistant Manager will have the opportunity to be involved in the advisory aspects of the business, supported by the Group Tax Director, Head of Indirect Tax and Indirect Tax Manager. This role provides a great opportunity to further develop knowledge of the tax affairs for a large UK corporate and receive support for a career in tax. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality. GCSEs: Minimum pass of 4 or more (C and above) in 5 subjects, including Maths and English; A-Levels: Minimum of C's in all 3 subjects. ACA, ACCA or ATT qualified or equivalent. VAT compliance knowledge is required for this role and a desire to build a career in the tax function of a large corporate group. We will consider candidates currently working in Industry or those wishing to move from Practice. Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc. Good analytical and organisation skills with an attention to detail. Good communication skills. Team player. A desire to learn and develop from colleagues within the team. More about the Indirect Tax Assistant Manager role Key member of the indirect tax compliance function with responsibilities in preparing and reviewing monthly VAT returns to ensure all the filings are prepared and submitted within the statutory time limits. Responsible for day to day queries from the Tax Assistants in preparing the monthly VAT returns. Liaising with the regions on VAT, SDLT and CIS queries and supporting the team with tax training for the regions. Management of VAT registrations, CIS registrations and options to tax and, in collaboration with the Assistant Direct Tax Manager and Indirect Tax Manager, to ensure that the Tax Library is complete, up to date and accurate. Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax and the Indirect Tax Manager to advise on VAT and SDLT implications on various land acquisitions. The role offers some corporation tax compliance opportunities to assist with the annual preparation and submission of corporation tax (limited company) and self-assessment (LLP) tax returns. In collaboration with the team, ensuring that tax processes are improved, enhanced and streamlined where possible, including consideration of accounting/tax systems and software. Assisting with the training and development of more junior members of the tax team. Responsible for ensuring that the various Shared Mailboxes are kept up-to-date by the team. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Date Posted: 29.02.2024 We have a great opportunity for an Indirect Tax Assistant Manager to join the Vistry Group Tax team based out of our Milton Keynes Office. The Indirect Tax Assistant Manager will be a key member of the indirect tax compliance function with responsibilities in preparing and reviewing monthly VAT returns. As our Indirect Tax Assistant Manager will have the opportunity to be involved in the advisory aspects of the business, supported by the Group Tax Director, Head of Indirect Tax and Indirect Tax Manager. This role provides a great opportunity to further develop knowledge of the tax affairs for a large UK corporate and receive support for a career in tax. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality. GCSEs: Minimum pass of 4 or more (C and above) in 5 subjects, including Maths and English; A-Levels: Minimum of C's in all 3 subjects. ACA, ACCA or ATT qualified or equivalent. VAT compliance knowledge is required for this role and a desire to build a career in the tax function of a large corporate group. We will consider candidates currently working in Industry or those wishing to move from Practice. Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc. Good analytical and organisation skills with an attention to detail. Good communication skills. Team player. A desire to learn and develop from colleagues within the team. More about the Indirect Tax Assistant Manager role Key member of the indirect tax compliance function with responsibilities in preparing and reviewing monthly VAT returns to ensure all the filings are prepared and submitted within the statutory time limits. Responsible for day to day queries from the Tax Assistants in preparing the monthly VAT returns. Liaising with the regions on VAT, SDLT and CIS queries and supporting the team with tax training for the regions. Management of VAT registrations, CIS registrations and options to tax and, in collaboration with the Assistant Direct Tax Manager and Indirect Tax Manager, to ensure that the Tax Library is complete, up to date and accurate. Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax and the Indirect Tax Manager to advise on VAT and SDLT implications on various land acquisitions. The role offers some corporation tax compliance opportunities to assist with the annual preparation and submission of corporation tax (limited company) and self-assessment (LLP) tax returns. In collaboration with the team, ensuring that tax processes are improved, enhanced and streamlined where possible, including consideration of accounting/tax systems and software. Assisting with the training and development of more junior members of the tax team. Responsible for ensuring that the various Shared Mailboxes are kept up-to-date by the team. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Works Department: Commercial Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time Job Location: Clifton, Bristol Date Posted: 24.04.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payments Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our office in Clifton, Bristol. As our Payments Manager you will ensure the smooth running of the Payments department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin support as and when required. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Experience working in a commercial business environment Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Excellent analytical skills and organisation Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work to high degree of accuracy Good telephone manner Excellent communications skills Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily. A good communicator/listener Good team working skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More about the Payments Manager role Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer system. General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads. Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers and other departments. Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business. Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum. Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary. Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes. Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment. Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process. Produce and maintainance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts. Checking VAT returns for anything that has been blocked and therefore amend what the Tax team are asking for. AJR Management - maintain the relationship with AJR check invoices and reports sent over. Each week run and send Plot and PX reports. Process Mid week and End of month Payment runs. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Works Department: Commercial Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time Job Location: Clifton, Bristol Date Posted: 24.04.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payments Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our office in Clifton, Bristol. As our Payments Manager you will ensure the smooth running of the Payments department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin support as and when required. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality 3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Experience working in a commercial business environment Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Excellent analytical skills and organisation Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work to high degree of accuracy Good telephone manner Excellent communications skills Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily. A good communicator/listener Good team working skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More about the Payments Manager role Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer system. General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads. Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers and other departments. Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business. Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum. Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary. Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes. Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment. Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process. Produce and maintainance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts. Checking VAT returns for anything that has been blocked and therefore amend what the Tax team are asking for. AJR Management - maintain the relationship with AJR check invoices and reports sent over. Each week run and send Plot and PX reports. Process Mid week and End of month Payment runs. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable 'back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called 'Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Do you have experience of working in housing allocations and with choice based letting systems? About the role The HomeseekerPlus Partnership are seeking a highly organised, IT proficient expert to take a central coordination role to ensure that the current system is used to its full potential and that policy and legislation is adhered to. Although Forest Of Dean District Council will be hosting the role, you will be working on behalf of Cheltenham, Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury and West Oxfordshire councils. The base location can be anywhere within the partnership area, but you will be expected to spend a minimum of one to two days a month in each location. You will be working with: The IT system provider, Housing Professionals at each local authority and Housing Providers both local and national. You will be required to: To take a central coordinating role between the seven local authorities involved in the HomeseekerPlus sub-regional Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme. To monitor the way the scheme is operated by all members (including Registered Housing Providers). To take a lead role in reviewing and developing the scheme to include changes in legislation, case law and developing "good practice". To monitor the contract with I.T. provider (Locata) and to co-ordinate proposals to enhance and develop the scheme. To act as a first point of contact for general enquiries about the working of the HomeseekerPlus scheme. The role will also have budget responsibilities ensuring that all contributions to the partnership are invoiced annually, and that spending is in accordance with the partnership agreement. You will need A minimum qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 or A level, and/or three years relevant experience Demonstrable 'back office' IT systems knowledge, expert in using a range of technology and software packages, including Microsoft and Google Knowledge and experience in assessing complex situations. Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments. Ability to resolve complex issues by negotiation. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. Please note internally this role will be called 'Homeseeker Plus Coordinator' Special Conditions Use of a car for work purposes BPSS Who are we Publica is a unique place to work - we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs. What can we do for you Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances) Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us! To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.