Financial Accountant

Magenta Living; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Magenta Living seeks a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial records and compliance. This role involves maintaining the Finance Ledger, preparing statements, and supporting audits, perfect for someone with a CCAB qualification and expertise in financial reporting within social housing.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus UK bank Holidays)

Paid time off over Christmas Period

Pension Scheme options with up to 18% employer contributions

Flexible working

Healthcare Cash Plan

Well-being support and fun employee events

Employee Recognition programme

Talent Management Programmes and e-learning access

Free parking at head office or main depot

Paid professional memberships

Volunteering days

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting within a regulated environment.
• Background in social housing is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of the Finance Ledger.
• Prepare financial statements and manage fixed assets.
• Support the audit process and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

We areMagenta Living, andempowering people is our purpose.

We work together by guiding, teaching, and cultivating knowledge and confidence to overcome challenge and seize opportunities.By uplifting each other, we extend this empowerment to our customers and communities, contributing to the well-being of the broader society we serve.

Working with us means you can open doors to a world full of possibilities!

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a motivated and proactive Financial Accountant to play a key role in ensuring our financial records are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with the latest standards.

As part of our dynamic finance team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Finance Ledger, preparing financial statements, managing fixed assets, and supporting the audit process. You’ll also contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance with financial controls, and help drive efficiency across our services.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a supportive team. If you're working towards a CCAB qualification (or have equivalent experience), and have a strong background in financial reporting within a regulated environment—especially social housing—we’d love to hear from you!

Please download the full job description to read more about the role.

About Us

Our Purpose:

Empowering people is our purpose. We work together by guiding, teaching, and mutual support, cultivating knowledge and confidence to overcome challenge and seize opportunities. By uplifting each other, we extend this empowerment to our customers and communities, contributing to the well-being of the broader society we serve.

Our Vision:

Opening doorstohomes full of love, communities full of life, and a world full of possibilitiesis all about creating opportunities and eliminating barriers for everyone.

Our Values:

'Do the Right Thing' is the thread that weaves our actions, decision-making, and connections. Making choices that align with our purpose, vision, and values, and ensuring everyone feels safe and supported.

AtMagenta Living, our mission is to provide customers with a home they’re proud of and create flourishing communities. We're proud to say that it’s our dedicated people that make this happen. This is a very transformative and exciting time to join us as we embark on theRoad to 2030!

Who we are:

We are innovatively forward thinking, with a customer focussed approach. This allows us to be one of the best in our industry, managing around 13,000 homes across our heartland Wirral and the North West.

One of our key focuses is giving back to our customers and communities and as a Not-for-Profit organisation, social value is a significant part of who we are - everyone has their part to play at Magenta Living.

You’re in great hands here at Magenta Living. We are proud of being awarded the NavajoCharter-markfor our work supporting theLGBTQ+community and ISO45001 for our people health and safety practices.

At Magenta Living we are proud to be an employer who provides equal opportunities. We encourage all applications regardless of age, different abilities, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Our Culture:

We’re proud of our empowering, fun and flexible cultureand value every colleagues opinion.

Our teams are the talented and motivated driving forces behindimproving our customer, communities and colleague experiences, with opportunities for you to get involved with our dynamic colleague panels and social events.

Each year we vote for our charity of the year from a fabulous list of local charities, all nominated by our colleagues. Hosting a range of fundraising events and activities throughout the year, and this year we’re proud to be raising money for the amazing Together Dementia Wirral.

What we offer:
There are so many to pick from, but to just name a few…

• 26 days holiday (plus UK bank Holidays)
• Paid time off over Christmas Period
• Pension Scheme options with up to 18% employer contributions
• Flexible working
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Well-being support and fun employee events
• Employee Recognition programme
• Talent Management Programmes and e-learning access to support development
• Free parking at either our head office or main depot
• Paid professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Free on-site gym
  

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