Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Remote; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a Finance Analyst for a fully remote 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves producing transactional-level analysis, assisting with financial results, and providing variance analysis to guide decision-making. Ideal candidates will have experience in service charge accounting and knowledge of housing legislation. This position offers a salary of up to £46,000 per annum and an opportunity to develop within a supportive finance team dedicated to social impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in service charge accounting within a social housing environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of housing legislation and Housing Association systems (advantageous).
• Strong IT skills, particularly with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce transactional-level analysis and reporting for finance business partners.
• Assist with management accounts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Provide variance analysis for decision-making.
• Lead accounting for surpluses and deficits on service charges.
• Support stakeholders with service charge recoverability and leaseholder accounts.
• Deliver comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to finance projects and process reviews.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.

Skills

Service charge accounting

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Fully remote 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
• Join a purpose-driven housing provider making a real social impact

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK's largest housing providers, with a strong social purpose and commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes and services. Operating nationally, the organisation supports thousands of customers and communities while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The finance function plays a central role in achieving this mission, driving efficiency and enabling strategic decision-making.

Job Description

• Support Finance Business Partners by producing timely and accurate transactional-level analysis and reporting across multiple directorates.
• Assist with the preparation of financial results, including management accounts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and statutory accounts.
• Provide insightful variance analysis to support decision-making and drive performance improvements.
• Lead on the accounting for surpluses and deficits on variable service charges, including reviews, analysis, commentary, and reconciliations.
• Support stakeholders with service charge recoverability, sinking funds, and leaseholder accounts.
• Produce journals and deliver comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to finance projects, process reviews, and system enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience of service charge accounting within a social housing environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of housing legislation and Housing Association systems (advantageous).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (advanced Excel essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing deadlines effectively.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £46,000 per annum.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Fully remote working.
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive and growing finance team,
• The chance to contribute to an organisation with a strong social impact and purpose-driven mission,