We are Places for People Group, we build homes and manage communities where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive, we are placemakers. We want you to join the Places for People Group and the 11,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in. How do we do all this? We surround ourselves with collaborative people, supportive people and positive people. Our people live and breathe our People Promises. More about your role We are looking for an Asset and Investment Accountant to come and join our team based in Preston. As an Accountant for Assets&Investments, you will provide first class insights and reporting in relation to actual and expected performance of the Group's non-social housing. This involves understanding actual operational performance at scheme level with a strong focus on improving operating margin and financial appraisal of schemes using forward looking appraisals to forecast scheme performance that capture the impact of operational as well as strategic decisions such as investment or disposal of assets. You will prepare management accounts, business plans and reports that provide transparency around current and expected performance of non-social homes, over 4000 properties across the UK. This role is based from our office in Preston however the team have fully embraced hybrid working. Please note you will be required to sometimes travel to our Preston office. For more information please download our job profile available on our website. More about you You will have relevant accounting qualifications or QBE (CIMA/ACA or ACCA)  with experience of accounting for actual performance including journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and contributing towards preparing forecasts and business plans. Ideally you will also have experience in developing, reviewing and updating detailed forecasts as well as financial appraisal models. On top of good technical accounting skills we are looking for a strong communicator and a confident team player, you will have the ability to engage with senior stakeholders within the business and build relationships. In return we offer an interesting technical role with real business partnering with operational teams with the joint aim of improving customer experience, efficiency and operating profit. The benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: Excellent holiday package and rewards Pension with matched contributions Training Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on (email address removed).   If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL anddo not take cold calls