Business: / Taylor Wimpey East Scotland
Location: / 1 Masterton Park, South Castle Drive, Dunfermline KY11 8NX
Reports to: / Finance Director
Direct Reports: / Assistant Accountant,
2 Accounts Assistants,
Finance Management Trainee
Main Interfaces / Commercial, Sales, Land and Legal Departments;
Suppliers and Sub Contractors;
Local Board & TW Head Office.
Overall Purpose
Day to day Management of the Finance Department.Ensuring all staff, suppliers and subcontractors are paid on time and in line with TW procedures.
Preparation of business unit accounting records and reports to meet monthly deadlines.
Member of the TWES Senior Management Team working alongside other disciplines to ensure smooth running of the business
Key Activities
Management of Finance Department
· Work with Finance Director to ensure smooth operation of the Finance Department.· Ensure controls are maintained and finance manual procedures are adhered to.
· Pro-active management of department staff including regular one to ones and appraisals.
· Assist in development of staff as part of structured succession planning.
· Working with other departments to ensure smooth flow of information.
Key Activities
Preparation of Accounting Records
· Ensure all payments, including suppliers, subcontractors, payroll / expenses and adhoc payments are made on time, in line with TW procedures.· Manage and maintain all Coins ledgers ensuring adequate controls are in place.
· Ensure all VAT, Tax & NI is properly accounted for and paid in accordance with statutory legislation – including CIS tax scheme.
· Reconcile all balance sheet accounts including supplier accounts, WIP & land including recoverability reconciliations.
· Preparation of annual statutory information, including Tax & Joint Venture accounts.
· Liaise with internal & external audit teams as required.
Key Activities
Weekly Reporting
· Ensure all weekly sales information is correctly reported on Coins system.
· Update all forecast dates on Coins plot database.
Key Activities
Month End Reporting
· Preparation of Month end accounts in accordance with TW reporting deadlines.· Ensure all transactions data processed including accruals & prepayments.
· Upload of Coins trial balance to group reporting Hyperion system.
· Complete all additional month end spreadsheets and ad hoc reports as required.
· Variance analysis against latest forecasts & projections.
· Produce month end board packs including supporting commentary and departmental management reports.
Key Activities
Preparation of Monthly forecasts
· Prepare the monthly cashflow for review, including variance analysis.
· Stand in for the Finance Director where necessary for the monthly cash call with head office.
· Update monthly profit forecast for review including variance analysis.
Key Activities
Preparation of projection and budgets· Assist in the preparation of projections and budget schedules.
· Liaise with other departments to collate forecast information.
· Prepare supporting schedules for projections and budgets.
Key Activities
People Development
· Positive performance management of staff, ensuring regular appraisals and one to one reviews.· Regular review of personal development plans.
· Assist in review of departmental succession planning.
Key Activities
Senior Management Team
· Play a full role in the business Senior Management team, ensuring smooth management of the business operations.· Attendance at SMT meetings, forecast meetings, P & L meetings, WIP forecast meetings – providing any financial information as may be required.
Key Competencies
· Thoroughness.· Ability to work under pressure
· Team commitment.
· Good communication.
· Integrity.
· People development.
· Organised
· Perseverance.
· Customer focus.
· Time management.
· Process management.
· Performance management
Above all, we are looking for someone who is keen to learn & progress within the organisation.
Key Experience
· Qualified accountant.· Knowledge of MS office in particular MS Excel.
· Coins / ERP system experience desirable.
· Hyperion and Anaplan experience desirable.
· Staff Management experience preferable.
· Previous construction experience advantageous.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV to by 24 April 2015.