Financial Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced Financial Accounting Manager seeking a rewarding opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment? Could you confidently provide leadership and guidance to a high-performing team? Do you have a background in social housing and are you looking to take your experience to new heights? If yes, read on!

This regionally recognisable social housing provider are currently seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to join their lovely team on a permanent basis. Managing a team of four, you will be responsible for ensuring all financial controls across the organisation are robust, whilst facilitating a smooth audit process and year-end close.

The key duties of this Financial Accounting Manager are as follows:

• Overseeing the financial accounting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Managing the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with external auditors, providing necessary documentation, and facilitating the audit process.
• Have key oversight of the maintenance of the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording and depreciation calculations.
• Leading and mentoring a team of financial professionals, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced financial accounting professional who is looking to take their career to the next level in a role that has autonomous oversight of one of the most critical functions of a growing organisation. There is significant potential for future growth and development as the organisation prides itself on their culture and staff development, so this will certainly be a CV-enhancing opportunity.

The successful candidate will have:

• Ideally achieved their full accounting qualification, or have extensive, proven experience.
• A strong background in all things statutory accounting and audit.
• A background in the housing sector, with a strong understanding of its financial intricacies.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and reporting standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrable team management skills.

This role will officially be based out of their offices in Worcestershire, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for 3- 4 days per week.

If you think this role sounds like the right step for you, please do not delay in applying as CVs are under continuous review and this role is likely to be filled ahead of the closing date.