Senior Financial Accountant (Development Opportunity)

Greatwell Homes; Wellingborough; Remote; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization seeks a Senior Financial Accountant for a home-based role with a two-year development plan. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include financial transaction recording, annual statement preparation, and staff management.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Eyecare Vouchers

Gym Membership

Life Milestone Awards

Pensions

Perkbox

Simply Health

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management or Financial Accountant.
• Familiarity with VAT legislation and HMRC returns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Lead preparation of annual financial statements and year-end audit.
• Manage treasury activities and compliance reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

Relevant Professional Accounting Qualification

Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant (Development Opportunity)

The Vacancy

Salary £53,583.30 rising in quarterly increments to £59,537.00 following completion of a two year development plan.

Are you looking to gain experience in a management role and take your financial accounting skills to the next level? We are looking for a proficient Accountant with an eye for detail and a desire to improve and streamline processes. This role is home based with a requirement to attend up to 2 staff away days each year in Northamptonshire and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience including a two year targeted development plan.

Within this role your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions
• Leading on preparation of the annual financial statements and year end audit process
• Preparing the 30 year business plan ensuring accuracy of cash flow forecasts and future funding requirements
• Ensuring the timely and accurate submission of data returns
• Day to day management of treasury activities including reporting on compliance with loan covenants
• Line management and development of staff

What we are looking for

Our successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Relevant professional accounting qualification / or part qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Experience working as a Management or Financial Accountant to include the preparation of accounts and some involvement with the annual audit process
• Familiarity with VAT legislation and HMRC returns
• Good understanding of financial matters including legal, regulatory and operational issues
• Effective communication skills

You will enjoy the challenge of a dynamic working environment where priorities can change at short notice but will be used to delivering periodic tasks such as supporting with the production of management accounts and/or annual financial statements.

In return we offer a competitive salary, pension contributions, performance related bonus and flexible working arrangements plus the support to develop your skills and experience as you work through the development plan.

To apply for this vacancy, please read the job description and person specification and prepare a supporting statement to let us know why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements for this development opportunity.

The closing date for applications is 16 May 2025.

About Us

Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we're committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments.

Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live.

We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.

Benefits

Cycle to
work scheme

Employee
assistance program

Eyecare
Vouchers

Gym
membership

Life milestone
awards

Pensions

Perkbox

Simply
health

Values

Inclusion

Collaboration

Kindness

Customer-focused

Adaptability