Treasury Accountant

London & Quadrant Housing Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Greater London is seeking a Treasury Accountant to oversee Treasury accounting functions. This role includes leading reporting cycles, managing audits, and providing expert advice on Treasury products. The ideal candidate will be ACCA qualified or a finalist, with strong analytical skills and experience in Treasury accounting. Competitive salary from £47,135 per annum based on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits including a pension plan and annual leave. Join us to support our mission in providing affordable housing.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan

28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Non-contributory life assurance

Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Treasury accounting and management reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Experience in coaching and providing training.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Treasury accounting aspects of reporting cycles.
• Project manage audits of debt instruments and programmes.
• Provide technical accounting advice on new Treasury products.

Skills

ACCA qualified accountant or finalist

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Salmon

Unit4

Job description

Title: Treasury Accountant

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: From £47,135 per annum (London weighted salary), dependant on experience and qualification status

Grade: 9-10 dependant on qualification status

Reporting Office: London

Working Location: London

Persona: Agile

Closing Date: 22nd January 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Role Profile - Treasury Accountant.docx

Benefits

• Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
• Lifestyle benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Many more ...

Join Our Treasury Team at L&Q and shape the future of affordable housing finance.

Are you ready to lead and influence the provision of Treasury Accounting services at one of the UK's leading housing associations? This is your chance to take ownership of key Treasury Accounting activities, supporting L&Q's ongoing financial strength and ability to provide homes and communities people can be proud of.

Why this role matters

Our ability to invest in our existing homes and to deliver new affordable homes depends on robust financial reporting and compliance. This role ensures transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in Treasury accounting at L&Q.

Where you fit in

You’ll report to the Treasury Manager (Operations) and work in a matrix reporting structure with the wider Treasury team, collaborating across Finance and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver L&Q's strategic objectives.

Your impact in the role

Lead on Treasury accounting aspects of reporting cycles, including statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. Project manage audits of debt instruments and programmes, coordinating information and obtaining appropriate approvals. Provide technical accounting advice on new Treasury products and transactions. Support budgeting and forecasting, including preparing journals, variance analysis and commentary. Maintain audit‑ready records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties

• Lead on Treasury accounting aspects of reporting cycles, including statutory accounts and regulatory reporting.
• Project manage audits of debt instruments and programmes, coordinating information and obtaining appropriate approvals.
• Provide technical accounting advice on new Treasury products and transactions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including preparing journals, variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintain audit‑ready records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key relationships

• Internal: Finance colleagues and wider Group stakeholders.
• External: Lenders, Auditors and other professional advisors.

What you’ll bring

We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.

Essential

• ACCA (or equivalent) Qualified Accountant or Finalist (registered and expected to complete finals within 6 months).
• Practical experience in Treasury accounting, management reporting, and year‑end audits.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Treasury and Finance systems.

Desirable

• Experience in a property business or housing association environment.
• Familiarity with Salmon and Unit4 systems.
• Experience in coaching and providing training.

About L&Q

We’re one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email [e-mail]

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!