Accountant

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent

You understand the complexity of housing finance, this role gives you the space to deliver it well.

This organisation is recognised as one of the strongest housing providers in the UK, with a finance function that plays a central role in maintaining that reputation. The team is stable, experienced, and genuinely invested in developing its people, making it an excellent environment for housing finance professionals looking to deepen their expertise and progress.

Following internal change and promotion, the focus is now on strengthening core accounting, control, and insight, ensuring services are supported by accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information.

You’ll work closely with experienced finance leaders who understand the regulatory, operational, and commercial realities of social housing and value clarity, accuracy, and sound financial judgement.

Why this role stands out

• A well-established finance team with deep housing sector expertise
• Supportive leadership that values strong financial control and insight
• Exposure to a wide range of housing services and financial activity
• A stable organisation with a strong social purpose and commercial discipline
• Clear progression opportunities into senior accounting and business partnering roles

The role

• Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and clear commentary for housing services
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, working with budget holders to ensure accuracy and ownership
• Maintain strong balance sheet control, including reconciliations and investigation of variances
• Prepare and analyse financial information to support service managers and Heads of Service
• Assist with business cases, investment appraisals, and value-for-money reviews
• Support year-end processes, audit requirements, and regulatory reporting
• Help improve management reporting, financial processes, and controls across the organisation
• Act as a trusted finance contact for stakeholders, providing clear and practical financial guidance

What you’ll bring

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) or equivalent experience
• Experience within social housing or another regulated environment
• Strong management accounting and core financial control skills
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail-focused approach