Financial Reporting Accountant

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; London; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is looking for a finance professional to support the Finance Business Partners. The role requires ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA qualifications and offers a remote working opportunity. Responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, and compliance with housing regulations. Competitive salary between £43k and £46k according to experience. Apply now for a chance to make a difference in the finance sector!

Benefits

Shared-ownership product

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Interest-free loan for home workspaces

Healthcare cash plan

Career development opportunities

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) is essential.
• Experience of balance sheet, reconciliations and service charge accounting.
• Knowledge of social housing legislation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Finance Business Partners with analysis and reporting.
• Assist with preparation of financial results including management accounts.
• Lead on accounting for surpluses and deficits on service charges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reconciliation skills

Microsoft Office skills

Team player

Education

ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA qualification

Job description

Do you have experience working in housing, charity, or a regulated industry within Finance? Are fully qualified or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and passionate about making a difference through accurate reporting and finance support? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Remote Role - Must be based within the UK

43k- 46k depending on experience and qualifications

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship and you must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits;

• A specialist shared-ownership product helping you into your own home
• A retirement savings plan - up to 7% matched contribution rate
• Life assurance - 3.5x contractual pay
• Up to 10k interest-free loan for home work spaces
• Healthcare cash plan
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Holiday starting at 26 days
• Deals and Discounts on shopping, travel, optical etc
• Cycle to work scheme

Main Duties;

• Provide support to the Finance Business Partners - CX and other Directorates, in particular providing analysis and reporting at a transactional level on costs including those that cross between directorates.
• Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner for CX with the preparation of the financial results at entity level, including management accounts, quarterly forecast, annual budget and statutory accounts (including relevant notes and providing comprehensive and accurate evidence to auditors as required). This will include providing variance analysis in monthly reporting to aid with decision making and drive performance
• Support the CX and other Directorate stakeholders for specific areas of responsibility that will be defined, such as service charge recoverability as well as accounting for sinking funds and leaseholder accounts.
• Lead on the accounting for surpluses and deficits on variable service charges, this will include performing monthly and quarterly reviews, providing appropriate analysis and commentary for the management accounts and reconciling the balance sheet accounts
• Participate in projects to review and improve processes and system enhancements.
• To comply with all relevant policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with standing orders and internal controls.
• To undertake other duties of a similar level of responsibility, as might from time to time be reasonably required including working flexible and additional hours as may be necessary.

Person Specification;

• A Business Partnership approach, including using analytical, communication and presentation skills to influence the decision-making process at operational level
• Excellent reconciliation skills
• Fully qualified or half qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) is essential
• Experience of balance sheet, reconciliations and service charge accounting in a social housing environment or from a charity/regulatory background is essential
• Knowledge of social housing legislation is preferred
• Being a team player, flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
• Self-motivation, proactive, ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent Microsoft office skills
• Experience of Housing Association systems would be advantageous

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.