Senior Accountant

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A housing association in England is seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to provide support during a transition period. With a pay rate of £300 per day, this role focuses on preparing statutory and management accounts, leading year-end preparation, and ensuring robust financial controls. Applicants must be fully qualified accountants with proven experience in statutory practices. The position offers a 1-2 month contract starting November 1st, requiring 2 days on-site each week.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory and management accounting, including year-end.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation, working closely with auditors.
• Manage reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Support reporting and handover processes to embed continuity.

Skills

Statutory accounting

Management accounting

Financial controls

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Accountant – £300 per day (Umbrella)

Kent (2 days on site per week)

️ 1-2 months - 1st November start

An opportunity has arisen in a Housing Association for an experienced and qualifiedAccountantto provide interim cover and support a smooth handover to a permanent postholder.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead on year-end accounts preparation, working closely with auditors.
• Manage reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Support reporting and handover processes to embed continuity for the permanent replacement.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in statutory and management accounting, including year-end.
• Strong technical skills with excellent attention to detail.