Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant (Fixed Term)

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant for a 6-month fixed term contract. This role involves supporting the implementation of Workday Finance and driving related projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles, strong report-writing skills, and knowledge of financial planning processes. Benefits include generous holiday, pension scheme, and wellbeing support. This position allows for a positive work-life balance with hybrid working from Basingstoke or Wembley.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing days and paid volunteering

Matched pension scheme up to 12%

Options for private medical insurance

Gym Membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Workday and strong report-writing capability.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles for Housing Associations.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on Workday implementation.
• Provide advice on reporting and best practices.
• Lead and drive Workday projects to completion.

Skills

Financial processing

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Workday

Agresso

SUN Accounting

Job description

Are you experienced in working with and launching Workday Finance and Adaptive planning?

We've got a fantastic opportunity to join SNG (Sovereign Network Group) as a Senior Transformation and Integration Accountant on a fixed term contract for 6 months. This role will support the Head of Finance Transformation and Integration to support implementation of the new finance system, Workday, with Phase 1 going live in April and Adaptive planning following on closely.

Based from either Basingstoke or Wembley, you'll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work / life balance.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance Transformation and Integration, you will act as a subject matter expert interfacing between operational finance teams and the change teams leading on the Workday implementation. You'll be forward thinking and help create the new ways of working supporting the adoption of new working practices. Responsibilities include:

• Proactively create and provide advice on reporting and Workday best practices to senior stakeholders
• Taking the lead in driving Workday projects and initiatives through to completion with support from the rest of the team
• Supporting the implementation of the new system, new chart of accounts, data reconciliations, reporting and financial planning, including documenting and testing processes and procedures
• Working with operational colleagues to gain their input and buy in so they can be handed over to when ready, as well as providing support and training on key aspect of the system and reporting
• Identifying and implementing improvements to existing ways of working
• Providing advice and ensuring financial implications and controls are fully considered and that actions taken are in the best interests of Sovereign Network Group

What we need from you

You should have previous experience in a similar role, with proven experience implementing Workday, including strong report‑writing capability and a solid understanding of financial planning and analysis processes. You'll also need:

• Strong, clear working knowledge of processes and controls surrounding financial processing, accounting, and management accounting preparation
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and accounting principles for Housing Associations is desirable
• A track record of working effectively in a changing and continuously improving environment
• Strong experience in senior stakeholder management and collaboration
• To be highly numerate and computer literate with strong Microsoft skills covering word and excel
• Knowledge of Agresso, SUN Accounting system or other finance systems is desirable to support the cutover period
• Qualified Accountant, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent post graduate accounting qualification, with post qualification experience is desirable

Your Benefits

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!