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Accountant

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Citizen Housing logoCitizen Housing · B377yn
£47K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts, performance reports, and support budget setting, ensuring strong financial control and accurate reporting.
  • Maintain key financial processes including fixed asset registers, audit support, and compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and company policies.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, managing workloads, driving efficiency, and ensuring delivery of deadlines across finance functions.
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders, providing expert financial advice while keeping up to date with legislation and delivering training where needed.
  • Qualifications and experience:
  • 5 GCSE's Grades A-C (including Maths and English), or equivalent
  • AAT qualification or part CCAB qualification or working towards within 12 months
  • Experience within an accounting environment preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
  • Over 3-year experience of producing management accounts to the timetable with variance analysis.
  • Experience of staff supervision (desirable)
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Benefits

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.Annual leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per plus bank holidaysAnnual leave purchase scheme - option to buy up to an additional 5 days per yearEnhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)Organisational sick payGenerous Pension Scheme - The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will matchHealth and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.Find out more here:Company Culture:We will be an employer of choice and invest in our peopleWe will work together as one team and embrace our .Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found atClosing date: 1st June 2026Interview date: Tuesday 9th June or Wednesday 10th June (to be confirmed)Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.Proud Corporate Member of WISH - The Network for Women Working in Social HousingCitizen Housing is a Disability Confident EmployerOfficial Accredited Living Wage Employer

Additional Information

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen! Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Finance? This role is in the finance department and the financial reporting team, reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager and the Head of Financial Reporting. The role forms a key relationship between the Director and Heads of Service in providing financial and performance information along with your team. A key element of this is setting the annual budget for the operational areas. Position: Accountant Salary: £46,877 Location: 4040 Lakeside, B37 7YN - Hybrid (2 Days Per Week in the Office)

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