Financial Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected social impact organisation as a Financial Accountant where your expertise in statutory accounting and compliance will make a real difference. This role offers a chance to lead financial returns and audits while working within a collaborative finance team. Enjoy a flexible working culture that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth. With a commitment to development, you'll have the opportunity to shape processes and systems in a mission-driven environment. If you're ready to take ownership and drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Culture

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the social housing sector is essential.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of quarterly financial returns and audit schedules.
• Manage direct reports and liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Statutory Accounting

VAT Returns

Financial Compliance

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Level 4

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Open Accounts

Castleton

Job description

Financial Accountant (Social Housing Sector Experience Essential)

Location: Remote role but need to live within 1 hour of Peterborough due to training and meetings as required

Salary: Up to £50K + Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

At ACR, we are proud to work on behalf of a well-established and mission-driven organisation in the social housing sector, seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who is technically strong, proactive, and ready to lead on statutory accounts, tax returns, and financial compliance within a sector that truly makes a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Lead the preparation of quarterly financial returns, annual statutory accounts, and audit schedules.
2. Deliver VAT, CIS, and corporation tax returns, supporting internal compliance and maximising gift aid.
3. Oversee control accounts, monthly reconciliations, and cash flow.
4. Manage one direct report (Assistant Accountant), fostering development and accuracy.
5. Liaise with auditors, HMRC, funders, and regulatory bodies.
6. Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies, and fraud prevention protocols.
7. Deputise for the Service Manager, Financial Accounts when required.

What We’re Looking For

1. Proven experience within the social housing sector.
2. AAT Level 4 (minimum), ideally working towards ACCA/CIMA or already qualified.
3. In-depth knowledge of statutory accounting, VAT, and group consolidation.
4. Experience with Open Accounts, Castleton, or similar finance systems.
5. Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and advanced formulas).
6. A natural communicator with the confidence to advise stakeholders across the business.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work for a respected social impact organisation that truly values its people. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team, trusted to take ownership, and encouraged to grow. The organisation offers a flexible working culture, a commitment to development, and the chance to shape processes and systems.

Additional Information

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying, you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, and your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners, and we will contact you within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships, and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.