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Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a Senior Technical Accountant  and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region.

Where will I be working?

This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) and 2 days at home

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing annual service charge accounts and liaising with operational teams and external accountants.
• Calculating voids on semi-complete developments and VAT liabilities on VAT-elected sites.
• Managing RTM financial handovers and reconciling financial positions on appointment.
• Supporting sites impacted by cladding or BSA with financial reconciliations.
• Providing day-to-day finance support across the region.

What we're looking for:

• Prior experience in service charge accounts or financials.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

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

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a Senior Technical Accountant  and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region.

Where will I be working?

This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) and 2 days at home

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing annual service charge accounts and liaising with operational teams and external accountants.
• Calculating voids on semi-complete developments and VAT liabilities on VAT-elected sites.
• Managing RTM financial handovers and reconciling financial positions on appointment.
• Supporting sites impacted by cladding or BSA with financial reconciliations.
• Providing day-to-day finance support across the region.

What we're looking for:

• Prior experience in service charge accounts or financials.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

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

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Salary ; up to £28,000

Huge Small Victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary:  Base salary of between £5,000 – £2 000 depending on experience

Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bo s every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a previous accounts receivable based role
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, with Excel skills rated as intermediate or above
• Ability to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to analyse and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

It is also desirable, but not essential if you have;

• Self-management – the ability to plan time and organise effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in using different accounting systems
• Previous experience in dealing with local authorities or other outside agencies.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal

Salary ; up to £28,000

Huge Small Victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary:  Base salary of between £5,000 – £2 000 depending on experience

Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bo s every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a previous accounts receivable based role
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, with Excel skills rated as intermediate or above
• Ability to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to analyse and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

It is also desirable, but not essential if you have;

• Self-management – the ability to plan time and organise effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in using different accounting systems
• Previous experience in dealing with local authorities or other outside agencies.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal

Salary ; up to £28,000

Huge Small Victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary:  Base salary of between £5,000 – £2 000 depending on experience

Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bo s every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a previous accounts receivable based role
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, with Excel skills rated as intermediate or above
• Ability to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to analyse and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

It is also desirable, but not essential if you have;

• Self-management – the ability to plan time and organise effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in using different accounting systems
• Previous experience in dealing with local authorities or other outside agencies.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal

Salary ; up to £28,000

Huge Small Victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary:  Base salary of between £5,000 – £2 000 depending on experience

Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bo s every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a previous accounts receivable based role
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, with Excel skills rated as intermediate or above
• Ability to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to analyse and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

It is also desirable, but not essential if you have;

• Self-management – the ability to plan time and organise effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in using different accounting systems
• Previous experience in dealing with local authorities or other outside agencies.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal

Salary ; up to £28,000

Huge Small Victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary:  Base salary of between £5,000 – £2 000 depending on experience

Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bo s every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a previous accounts receivable based role
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, with Excel skills rated as intermediate or above
• Ability to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to analyse and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

It is also desirable, but not essential if you have;

• Self-management – the ability to plan time and organise effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in using different accounting systems
• Previous experience in dealing with local authorities or other outside agencies.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal

Salary ; up to £28,000

Huge Small Victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary:  Base salary of between £5,000 – £2 000 depending on experience

Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bo s every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a previous accounts receivable based role
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, with Excel skills rated as intermediate or above
• Ability to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to analyse and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

It is also desirable, but not essential if you have;

• Self-management – the ability to plan time and organise effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in using different accounting systems
• Previous experience in dealing with local authorities or other outside agencies.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Plant Accountant to join our Finance Team here at March. Reporting to the Plant Accountant, the role will be responsible for providing vital support to the finance team in various aspects of accounting and financial management. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and professional development within the field of management accounting. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and cost control while working closely with senior accountants and finance managers.

This is a great opportunity for someone to further develop their finance skills in a broad finance role and to achieve their CIMA qualification.

Key responsibilites of this role:

• Support Plant Accountant to provide professional, reliable and accurate and timely reporting on business performance
li>Provide cover to the Plant Accountant in periods of absence
• Support Health and Safety initiatives at site
• Assist in the controlling and understanding of general ledger
• Perform month-end close activities such as producing and reviewing reports, posting journal entries, reviewing and reconciling accounts, and calculating accruals, provisions and prepayments
• Supporting to ensure SOX reporting is timely and accurate, including all balance sheet reconciliations and order to cash system controls
• Provide cover to both the Credit Controller and Accounts Payable
• Support the month end financial reporting pack and submission
• Support the Budgeting and RF cycle processes
• Support the reporting and analysis on the sites CTO projects
• Review and resolving webcycle queries
• Assist line managers with and submit vendor creation requests

The successful candidate will ideally be someone who has a relevant finance degree or who has achieved their AAT qualification and is committed to studying for the CIMA qualification. A Level entry level into AAT will also be considered. Previous work experience in a finance team for a large organisation is desirable, but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.