Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Full time

Permanent

£55892.42

Flexible/Hybrid working

About Us…

We are a community mutual housing association which is owned by our tenants, rooted in our local communities, and working through collaboration and partnership.

We provide homes to 25,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Cardiff Bay. Our primary role is delivering homes which are safe, secure and affordable to people who are in in greatest need. However, we are more than a landlord. We are a tenant-owned, locally-anchored and collaborative organisation. Our role in community development, community regeneration and individual wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

We employ over 400 staff who work across our repairs, safety compliance, neighbourhoods, customer service, development and corporate teams. Everyone at Trivallis works to put the needs of our tenants first, build good relationships and provide a great service.

If you feel you meet most of the requirements listed, we encourage you to apply, as we value potential and transferable skills as much as experience.

The Role…

We are seeking a self-motivated, ambitious Financial Accountant to join our team. This role will be reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the wider finance team. You will be responsible for key parts of the finance functions, supporting the organisation across all areas of the Trivallis business.

Therefore, if you passionate about making a real difference in the community while growing your career? Then, this is your opportunity to use your skills to help us deliver value, quality, and great service.

About You…

The successful candidate will:

• Qualified CCAB Accountant with minimum 5 years post qualified experience.
• Significant experience preparing management and statutory accounts within short timescales.
• Significant experience of producing performance management information, analysing data and interpreting the results for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of line management of direct reports within the finance team.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting the wider business to set and monitor budgets.
• Ability to provide Executive Team and Senior Managers with informed and objective advice.
• Able to manage workloads to meet demanding targets, bringing set objectives to successful completion within agreed deadlines.
• Advanced communication skills, able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people both internally and externally.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

What you will do…

• Provide an effective and timely management reporting service to internal and external users for all areas of the business.
• Working with key stakeholders around the business and financial partners to understand movements and ensure effective and accurate reporting.

What you will be responsible for…

• Assist the Head of Finance in the preparation of the statutory accounts, Financial Statements. Including the management of the year end process.
• Assist the Finance Director, Head of Finance, and FBPs in the audit process by consolidating returns to external audit.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis ensuring that all transactions are recorded on a timely and accurate basis.
• Management of the month end accruals and prepayment process with assistance from the Assistant accountant (VAT)
• Completion of the month end revenue reconciliation and posting of the revenue into the accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations and notes to the management accounts allocated as per the monthly timetable.
• Ensuring the accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet control accounts.
• Assist Head of Finance with the submission of all statutory reporting requirements and returns.
• Provide credible leadership to any direct reports, demonstrating the values of Trivallis and the leadership behaviours expected.

Why Join Trivallis?

We are a community mutual housing association which is owned by our tenants, rooted in our local communities, and working through collaboration and partnership. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team. We value our people and are committed to helping you develop your skills and achieve your goals. You will benefit from:

• A generous 30-day annual leave entitlement
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days at home
• Cash back plan for you and your family
• Active Wellbeing support groups across the business
• Learning and development programme where we invest in your personal development
• Opportunity to be involved in facilitating the diversity and inclusivity across Trivallis

We support flexible working and job share arrangements and are happy to discuss how we can make this role work for you.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

How To Apply

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply today by visiting our careers page and submitting your application by 13 July 2025. We\’re looking forward to welcoming you to our team!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to shortlist and interview throughout the recruitment campaign, so please don\’t delay getting your application to us.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th July 2025.

We want all candidates to feel they can perform at their best when applying for a role at Trivallis. If there are any adjustments you\’d like us to make to help you get the most out of the experience please let our People Services team know on People.services@trivallis.co.uk .

We\’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that talent comes in many forms, and we actively remove barriers to ensure our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and welcoming to all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we\’re here to support you every step of the way.

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