Financial Accountant

Michael Page; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the Social Housing sector seeks a Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance. The successful candidate will have strong accounting qualifications, analytical skills, and be part of a collaborative team environment. Offering a salary of £60,000 to £65,000, flexible work arrangements, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of 15%

25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days at Christmas

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA.
• Strong numeric and analytic skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and statements.
• Performing budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Knowledge of financial regulations and standards

Excellent numeric and analytic skills

Strong communication skills

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA)

Job description

• Opportunity to grow within the organisation
• Excellent working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a large and respected entity within the Social Housing sector, boasting over 10000 homes. With a large and diverse workforce, this London-based organisation is committed to providing high-quality homes to its beneficiaries.

Job Description

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and statements.
• Performing budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Assisting in the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve departmental goals.
• Contributing to the financial planning and strategy of the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA)
• Knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• Excellent numeric and analytic skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to solve complex financial problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary, ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per year.
• Generous pension contribution of 15%.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 3 days during the Christmas closure period.
• Flexible work arrangements, with 2-3 days in the office and flexibility on start and finish times.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation in the Social Housing sector, based in London.