Head of Finance - Accounting

Incommunities; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £83,318 per year

Social Housing Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Training opportunities

Mindful Employer

Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Job summary

Incommunities is seeking an experienced Head of Finance - Accounting to provide strategic leadership across financial and management accounting and payroll. You will oversee statutory accounts, external audits, and financial governance while developing robust controls and reporting for a social housing provider in Bradford.

Qualified CCAB accountant with degree, strong Excel and leadership skills is essential.

Qualifications

• CCAB approved accountancy qualification and professional designation.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Experience producing group statutory accounts for housing associations is desirable.
• Knowledge of FRS102, Housing SORP and Accounting Direction.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to coach, develop and motivate a team.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis/reporting skills.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• A DBS check will be required for pre-employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Accounting and Management Accounting service and historical reporting.
• Lead Financial Reporting Team with delivery-focused performance.
• Plan, coordinate and review accounting processes for financial sustainability.
• Produce annual statutory accounts and manage external audit.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations, FRS102, Housing SORP and related regs.
• Develop internal management accounting reporting for stakeholders.
• Lead relationships with auditors and tax advisors.
• Present papers to Committees and Board.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
• Collaborate with IT, Change and People teams.
• Direct line management for three managers.

Skills

Financial analysis and reporting

Excellent communication

Team leadership coaching

Right to work in UK

Education

CCAB approved accountancy qualification

Degree level education

Group statutory accounts for housing associations (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Head of Finance - Accounting to join our team. You’ll provide strategic leadership across financial and management accounting and payroll, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strong financial governance. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a positive impact within the Bradford community.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024 we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Lead an effective Financial Accounting and Management Accounting service to the organisation, including all historical financial reporting.
• Lead, manage and develop the Financial Reporting Team, ensuring a delivery‑and performance‑focused approach.
• Lead the planning, coordination and review of accounting processes to support a financially sustainable organisation.
• Oversee and have responsibility for producing the Group’s annual statutory accounts, leading the external audit contract and submitting the Regulator’s FVA return.
• Oversee Financial Regulations compliance, and organisational compliance with the Assets & Liabilities Register requirements of G&FV standard.
• Ensure compliance with FRS102 Accounting Regulations, the Accounting Direction and Housing SORP.
• Identify, own, and manage Finance Risk, in particular relation to Accounting function.
• Develop and deliver internal management accounting reporting to support the Business Partnering Team and other internal stakeholders.
• Lead relationships with key external stakeholders including auditors and tax advisors.
• Present Financial Regulations, Annual Report & Financial Statements, and other papers to relevant Committees and Board.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture where achievements are recognised and continuous improvement isexpected.
• Lead on and work collaboratively with key stakeholder departments across the business including IT, Change and People Team.
• Direct line management for: Management Accounts Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax Manager and Payroll Manager.

• Qualified CCAB approved accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ICAEW)
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Production of Group Statutory Accounts for Housing Associations (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of FRS102, Housing SORP and Accounting Direction
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written skills, in particular the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to colleagues and external stakeholders, including ELT and Board
• Ability coach, develop and motivate a team, set clear expectations, provide support and hold people to account
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis and reporting skills
• Commutable distance of BD17 7BN and able to attend the office weekly
• Right to work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available
• A standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

• Salary of £83,318 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! AtIncommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know thatdiverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based inBradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we servevibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providingsafe, affordable homesandimproving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed tosupport you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be aMindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.