Planning Accountant

Planning Accountant

£60,025.16 per annum

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid

Full Time, Permanent – 37 hours per week

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the housing community?

We’re on the hunt for a dedicated and enthusiastic Planning Accountant to join our amazing Finance and Resources team at Fairhive! If you enjoy helping others, working in a supportive environment, and contributing to meaningful projects, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the role…

As our Planning Accountant, you will prepare the annual update of the Company’s business plan, reviewing assumptions and liaising with key budget holders and finance to ensure adequacy of information and adherence to approved budget for year 1.

You'll prepare the sensitivity analysis and combined stress testing including consideration of the key risks and potential risks to the business along with preparing the draft business plan narrative and analysis reports.

Liaising with the Development team and partners, you’ll review their appraisal of proposed new build schemes, provide sensitivity analysis of schemes with for sale properties and produce post-implementation reports.

As a valued team member, you will play an essential role in our daily operations where no two days are the same.

About you

You will have:

* A degree, accounting qualification or technical financial experience, built on through substantial experience

* Strong knowledge of commercial, operational and financial context of a social housing business

* Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build collaborative partnerships

* Strong organisational, time management, administrative and prioritisation skills

* Good intermediate IT skills

Your contributions will help the team deliver on our goals and contribute to Fairhive’s overall success. The role will require team work and collaboration so if you have previous relevant experience and a drive to succeed then we want to hear from you!

About Us

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life.”

This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing for over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Whether we’re maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, “This is my home.” We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.

Benefits

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash Plan, which enables you to claim money back for a wide range of services and treatments. We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role’s requirements, we offer flexible working conditions to help you balance work and life.

You’ll also be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.

Our Commitment to You

We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognize that our differences make us stronger and are committed to ensuring our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.

We are incredibly proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it's:

* Attending one of our Menopause Cafés

* Becoming a Neurodiversity Champion

* Joining our Inclusion Lunches and Learn Sessions

Additionally, our supportive team culture and active social committee ensure that you’ll always have a strong network of colleagues around you!

Ready to Apply?

We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience differs slightly from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply today—we can’t wait to meet you!

The closing date for applications will be Thursday 12th February 2026 but we may close it early if we find the right person before this date