We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.
We’re pioneering and disrupting our industry: From https://theev0building.co.uk/ to https://www.id-manchester.com/ - we have 1.5 billion in assets and match this with 1.4 billion in development. This is a great opportunity to join a business that is striving for change with sustainability and community at the heart of its activity.
Have a look at these videos to give an insight into who we are:
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What we’re looking for in a nutshell:
We are keen to see applications from qualified finance professionals, ideally with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA credentials, and experience working as an accountant in an industry-based role.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about influencing change and take pride in their contributions, possessing strong financial accounting knowledge, along with proven experience in budget setting and forecasting. A highly analytical mindset is essential, supported by advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, enabling them to establish credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels. Additionally, the successful candidate should demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to overcome obstacles by finding creative solutions.
*The job description attached at the bottom of our website advert (below 'Apply') will give more depth in relation to where the role is positioned in the business, the expectations as well as the responsibilities.
Job purpose:
You’ll have the unique platform to redevelop the reporting suite, supporting stakeholders at all levels across the business, whilst taking charge of overhead management accounts. The role is positioned perfectly to make a significant impact, diversifying your skillset and raising your profile.
The team is made up of innovative finance professionals; you’ll work Heads of, Finance Directors and other high calibre Accountants to catapult your career forwards.
What you’ll be doing:
- Reporting into the Group Financial Controller you’ll be responsible for the management of Overheads accounting across Bruntwood Group and Bruntwood SciTech including internal and intercompany recharging mechanisms.
- Implementing robust monthly reviews of SciTech & Central P&L’s, providing support and commercial challenge, making recommendations for efficiency and identifying any risks.
- Business Partnering with SciTech & Central Budget holders to ensure a business wide understanding.
- Responsible for high quality monthly Overhead reporting with valuable variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to support business decisions.
- Responsibility for annual Overhead Budget and quarterly reforecast process, managing the timetable and expenditure inputs with budget holders.
- Responsible for the management of billing and reconciliation for key Managed Services Agreements with the group joint ventures.
- Responsible for the annual Share Incentive Plan scheme, managing the accounting, HMRC requirements and communication of plan to colleagues across both Group and Scitech Schemes.
- Responsible for the management of payroll procedures, HMRC requirements and working with the People team to ensure best practice.
- Championing continuous improvement in processes around monthly and quarterly reporting, budget setting and forecasting.
- Working with the Group Overheads Management Accountant on areas of shared responsibility and development of the wider Overheads team.
- Working with the Service Charge Management Accountant on areas of shared responsibility, to ensure best practices across the Central Services area
- Responsible for the personal and professional development of the wider team.
We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
- 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave
- Interest free learning loans to help you develop new skills
There’s more to discover on our website as well as all the pioneering developments and projects we have ongoing.
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £25m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
Our ambition is to make Bruntwood a truly diverse and inclusive place to work, reflective of the communities we live and work in. To help us to achieve this we encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse. Join us and you’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves.
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