Financial Accountant

Overview

As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the organisation's financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts and coordinating the external audit process
• Producing and submitting regulatory returns to the Regulator of Social Housing
• Managing and maintaining the Assets and Liabilities Register
• Ensuring efficient and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintaining strong financial controls and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Overseeing VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, including liaison with HMRC and external tax advisers
• Producing high-quality financial reports, metrics, and analysis for colleagues, management, and committees
• Supporting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting
• Leading, supporting, and developing the Financial Accounting Assistant

You will be a qualified finance professional with:

• Strong technical knowledge across financial accounting, tax, VAT, and treasury
• Proven experience in statutory reporting, audit, and financial control
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confidence using accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Some experience of people management or mentoring

You'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving homes and services for our communities. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a genuine difference.

Up to £45,000 per annum