Financial Controller in Barnsley

Part Time Hours (0.5 FTE) and a Senior and Varied Role. 18 Month Fixed Term Contract. An opportunity to really make a difference within the local community.

Looking for a senior finance role where your expertise directly improves the lives of vulnerable adults? If you want the seniority and breadth of a Financial Controller position with the flexibility of part-time hours - and the knowledge that your work genuinely matters - this could be the role for you.

You’ll be joining Highstone Housing Association, a specialist provider of supported housing for adults with learning and physical disabilities across Yorkshire. Highstone is a values-driven organisation with a clear mission: to provide safe, quality homes that enable residents to live as independently as possible.

They’re now looking for a Financial Controller to strengthen their finance function and support the next phase of their development. Working 2.5 days per week, you’ll have the flexibility many senior finance professionals are seeking, combined with a genuinely varied and impactful remit. This is a hybrid role based from their Barnsley head office, with flexibility to work from home.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll lead the finance function of this specialist housing association. Your remit will span the full breadth of financial management – from preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts, to leading the audit process, managing the annual rent and service charge setting cycle, and overseeing treasury administration.

Beyond core finance, you’ll take on responsibility for procurement, insurance management, and the oversight of financial controls and regulatory compliance. You’ll also serve as Deputy Society Secretary, supporting governance and board activities, and as Deputy Safeguarding Lead – reflecting Highstone’s commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable adults they house. This role has genuine variety and impact. Every system you improve and every process you strengthen directly supports the quality of life for residents with complex care needs.

• MAAT or CCAB qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW) with evidence of continuing professional development
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a finance environment, with exposure to management accounts and statutory accounts preparation
• Experience of managing the audit process and working with external auditors
• Strong understanding of technical accounting ideally to include Housing SORP, FRS 102 and UK GAAP
• Confidence with financial systems (Sage 50 experience would be an advantage)

Highstone Housing Association manages approximately 300 units of supported housing across Yorkshire, providing homes for adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs. As Financial Controller, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the organisation’s financial health and regulatory standing – and in doing so, you’ll be helping to secure stable, safe homes for some of society’s most vulnerable people.

A salary of £25,500 for 2.5 days per week (£51,000 FTE). The role is offered as an 18‑month fixed term contract with a strong expectation of extension. Benefits include 18 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays, pro-rated for 0.5 FTE), and the potential for additional hours during peak periods such as audit and year‑end.

You’ll be based from Highstone’s head office in Barnsley with hybrid working flexibility, and you’ll be part of a small, committed team that takes real pride in the work they do.