Finance Manager Business Accounting - 7300

London and Quadrant Housing Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking a Finance Manager - Business Accounting to lead a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and proven leadership skills, along with the ability to manage statutory accounts and audits. This role offers permanent, full-time employment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)

28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Non-contributory life assurance

Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days

Lifestyle benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of capital expenditure and investment appraisal techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance team and partner across departments.
• Support preparation of statutory accounts for subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and reconciliations.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership & Team Management

Commercial & Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning & Risk Management

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Title: Finance Manager - Business Accounting

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Salary

Competitive

Grade

12

Reporting Office

London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona

Agile/hybrid working - office based 20-40%

Closing Date

27th November 2025

Benefits

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 and many more...

Previous Applicants May Not Apply - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an appropriately qualified, self-motivated and highly organised individual who is hungry to tackle the role of Finance Manager - Business Accounting.

Your impact in the role

You will report directly to the Head of Finance - Business Accounting and lead a close knit, motivated and highly performing and engaged team of finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Lead a high-performing finance team and partner across Development, Property Services, Customer Service, and Corporate Services to deliver Business Accounting and support business success.
• Statutory accounts: Support on preparation of statutory accounts for subsidiaries and joint ventures, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination with external auditors.
• Audit: Prepare, review and finalise audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation are complete, accurate and audit ready.
• Internal control: Maintain a robust internal control environment identifying and addressing process and compliance gaps.
• Team Leadership & Systems Improvement: Develop finance colleagues professionally, foster a high-performing team culture, and drive improvements in systems, workflows, and stakeholder communication.

What you'll bring

• Technical Expertise: Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with strong knowledge of capital expenditure and investment appraisal techniques; sector-specific experience is helpful but not essential.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams, delegate effectively, and foster a positive team culture.
• Commercial & Analytical Skills: Strong financial analysis and commercial awareness to support strategic decision-making and organisational goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Clear communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial information meaningfully.
• Planning & Risk Management: Skilled in managing priorities, scenario planning, and identifying financial and operational risks.

About L&Q

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. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

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.

At L&Q, 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 and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email [e-mail]

At L&Q, sustainability is 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!