Job Description
Head of Financial Accounting
* Location – High Wycombe
* Salary - £75,000
* Hybrid – 2 Days a week in the office/3 at home.
* Sector – Housing Association
The Opportunity:
We are excited to share this opportunity for a Head of Financial Accounting to join this thriving Housing Association business based in High Wycombe. If you are a versatile professional with a strong background in accounting, then we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead expert on technical accounting matters providing a coherent framework and analysis of the impact of changes.
* Control of the Chart of Accounts.
* Project management of the interim and year-end external audit.
* Responsible for ensuring the financial accounting is kept up to date and all balance sheet reconciliations are properly carried out and reviewed on a regular basis.
* Responsible for the management and maintenance of the Assets Under Construction ledger, Housing Property Register, and Other Fixed Asset Register.
* Supporting the month-end process with balance sheet and cash flow delivery.
* Act as a driver of Value for Money across the organisation.
* Timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial accounts of all companies in accordance with relevant accounting standards, achieving audit clearance and submission to the Boards in line with agreed timetables.
* Production of regulatory reports.
* Production of accurate investor and lender reports.
* Ensuring that the accounting standards are applied consistently throughout the group.
* Management of Corporation Tax, VAT, and any other relevant taxes ensuring compliance and reporting.
* Ensuring all the control environment is consistently reviewed, evidenced, and maintained.
* Lead, manage, and develop a small team.
Your Profile:
* Full accountancy qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, IPFA, CIMA).
* Able to demonstrate strong technical competence and experience in all aspects of statutory, financial, and management accounting including the preparation of year-end and quarterly accounts, budgets, management reports, and statutory returns.
* Basic understanding of VAT and corporation tax matters.
* Thorough understanding of current accounting practices and best practice standards within the sector.
* Experience in managing and developing small teams.
* Experience in the social housing sector.
What is on offer:
* £75,000.
* Opportunity to work with a thriving housing association company.
* Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home.
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and possess the relevant skills and experience, please apply now.
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