Jobs at Michael Page in United Kingdom

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.