Assistant Finance Manager
L&Q
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Job summary
L&Q, one of the UK’s leading housing associations, seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to support strategic financial oversight and partner with budget holders in London, Stratford or Manchester. The role reports to the Head of Finance within Corporate Services and focuses on delivering high‑quality management information and accounting outputs.
You will deputise for senior finance leads when required, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to process improvements in a large, complex
Qualifications
- CCAB qualification or CFA with post-qualification experience.
- Experience in finance within housing/property/construction and/or large organisations.
- Strong accounting standards and financial reporting knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial support and partner with budget holders to deliver insights.
- Assist in preparation of management and statutory accounts and KPIs.
- Mentor junior colleagues and supervise the finance team to ensure quality outputs.
- Support review and improvement of finance processes and regulatory compliance.
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Job description
- Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
- 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- non-contributory life assurance
- up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
- lifestyle benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- many more
- Support management in the supervision and mentorship of finance team members to ensure high quality outputs of the team.
- Deputising for the Head of Finance and Finance Manager in their areas of responsibility as and when required.
- Provide strategic financial support and partner with budget holders across the business, to deliver insightful management information, strengthen relationships between finance and operational teams, and enable informed decision-making. Assist in the preparation of management and statutory accounts, monitoring KPIs, and advising on business performance. Contribute to the review and improvement of finance processes and compliance with financial regulations.
- CCAB Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or CFA with evidence of demonstrable relevant post qualified experience (essential) Experience working in Finance in Housing/Property/Construction and/or a large complex organisation. Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements. Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with proven business partnering experience. Support and mentor junior colleagues. Strong time management, organisational and project management capabilities. Advanced Excel and IT literacy in MS Office for reporting, modelling, and process automation and proficient in business intelligence software.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
L&Q is one of the UK’s largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
We are seeking commercially astute, technically skilled and highly motivated individuals to take on the role of Assistant Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role within the Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team, reporting directly the Head of Finance for Corporate Services.
You will be responsible for supporting them in ensuring the team provides a comprehensive range of financial services and provides strategic financial oversight in the relevant area of the Financial Strategy, Planning and Performance team.
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q – click here to read more.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
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