Senior Management Acccountant

Michael Page; City Of London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing housing association is seeking a Qualified Accountant to manage financial reporting and budgeting. The role offers remote working options and a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum. Key responsibilities include producing management accounts, supporting budget processes, and ensuring robust financial controls. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the social housing sector.

Benefits

Remote working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong understanding of management and financial accounts.
• Proven experience in delivering value-for-money insights.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Supporting annual budget preparation and advising budget holders.
• Maintaining general ledger and producing statutory accounts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant in Social Housing sector

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA

Tools

Open Accounts software

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The finance team plays a strategic role in safeguarding financial resources and supporting the organisation's value-for-money objectives. Creating the monthly management reports, as well as in preparing and combining the forecasting and annual budgeting procedures.

Client Details

Growing housing association that emphasises values such as Action, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality services to both internal and external customers, maintaining professional standards, and fostering collaborative relationships.

Description

• Management Reporting: Producing accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, board reports, and variance analysis.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Supporting annual budget preparation and re forecasting processes, advising budget holders.
• Financial Controls: Maintaining general ledger, producing statutory accounts, and implementing new accounting procedures.
• Systems Oversight: Acting as a "super user" for financial software, maintaining reporting hierarchies and chart of accounts.
• Power BI Reporting: Creating and maintaining forecasting templates, ensuring data accuracy, and identifying reconciliation gaps.
• Audit & Financial Accounts: Assisting with year-end accounts and audit processes, supporting strategic initiatives.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant within the Social Housing sector - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA.
• Strong understanding of management and financial accounts.
• Proven experience in advising budget holders and delivering value-for-money insights.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Use of Open Accounts software.
• Track record of performance improvement and change management.

Job Offer

• Remote working arrangements
• Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Opportunity to lead and influence financial strategy within a respected housing association.
• Professional development through system ownership (Open Accounts, Power BI) and strategic financial planning.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and board-level reporting.