Assistant Accountant - Projects

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

Fixed-term contract until November 2027.

Interviews: In-person w/c the 2nd of November

Join our Financial Accounting & Control team as an Assistant Accountant - Projects and play a key role in supporting important finance projects across Orbit. You’ll take ownership of accurately processing and reconciling complex project and fixed asset data, support improvements to financial controls and systems, and contribute to the implementation of new accounting standards. This is an ideal opportunity for an AAT-qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail to build their experience within a busy and collaborative finance environment.

This role is part of Finance where you'll help us to invest more back into communities and design for strength.

What you'll achieve

Deliver accurate processing and reconciliation of project financial data, meeting key deadlines and reporting requirements. Improve the quality and accuracy of fixed asset data, supporting a reliable and well-maintained Fixed Asset Register. Strengthen financial controls by reconciling deferred capital grant and Property Plant & Equipment (PPE) control accounts to the fixed asset ledger. Support the successful implementation of new accounting standards, including FRS 102 requirements for leases and revenue recognition.What you'll bring

Essential skills

AAT qualified or equivalent, ideally with progress towards ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or a comparable qualification. Strong proven Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data validation and linking spreadsheets. Excellent attention to detail, with strong literacy and numeracy skills to ensure financial data is accurate. Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and work effectively with finance colleagues, wider stakeholders and auditors.Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

Online application Interview(s) Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check