Finance Accountant

Reed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Commercial Financial Accountant. This pivotal role involves leading financial accounting for housing schemes, managing governance projects, and supporting growth strategies. The ideal candidate has a background in finance with at least 5 years of experience, is ACA or ACCA qualified, and is committed to Christian values. This position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Long service and birthday rewards

Perkbox and Medicash benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance team.
• Open to Part-Qualified and Actively studying.
• Charity accounting knowledge (Charity SORP) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting for PFS’s Housing Schemes and main operations.
• Support growth and renewal plans including acquisitions.
• Produce high-quality financial and management reports.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Team player

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Financial Accountant

Location: 175 Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2ALSalary: £43,000 – £45,000 per annumHours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Contract Type: PermanentReporting to: Financial Controller and Director of FinanceOccupational Requirement: Practising Christian (see below)

About Pilgrims’ Friend Society

Pilgrims’ Friend Society (PFS) is a Christian charity with over 200 years of history, providing residential care and independent living housing schemes for older people. Rooted in Christian values, PFS is committed to delivering compassionate, community-focused, transparent, and excellent care across its 20 sites in England and Scotland.

Role Overview

This is a pivotal role within the Senior Finance Team, focusing on the financial management of PFS’s core operations, especially its Housing Schemes. With two new legal entities joining the group, the Commercial Financial Accountant will take ownership of financial accounting, reporting, and strategic financial projects that support the charity’s growth and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting for PFS’s Housing Schemes and main operations.
• Support growth and renewal plans including acquisitions, onboarding new homes, and financing strategies.
• Conduct commercial reviews to ensure sustainable financial returns.
• Manage charity and company governance projects, including structural simplification.
• Oversee covenant reporting and loan management.
• Drive system improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
• Assist with banking relationships and investment/reserve policy development.
• Maintain internal audit and financial controls.
• Collaborate with Housing Scheme Managers and other departments.
• Produce high-quality financial and management reports.
• Participate in daily prayer meetings and model Christian values in the workplace.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance team.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified preferred.
• Open to Part-Qualified and Actively studying.
• Charity accounting knowledge (Charity SORP) beneficial.
• Experience with SAGE 200 preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong Excel and communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Team player with initiative and ownership of workload.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Committed to the Christian mission and ethos of PFS.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer; 6% employer for 55+)
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Long service and birthday rewards
• Perkbox and Medicash benefits

Occupational Requirement

Due to the Christian ethos of PFS, this role has an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must:

• Be practising Christians
• Actively participate in a local church
• Be willing to engage in prayer and faith-based activities