Planning Accountant

About the role

As our Planning Accountant you will prepare the annual update of the company’s business plan, reviewing assumptions and liaising with key budget holders and finance to ensure adequacy of information and adherence to approved budget for year 1. You will also prepare sensitivity analysis and combined stress testing, consider key risks and potential risks to the business, and draft the business‑plan narrative and analysis reports.

Liaise with the Development team and partners to review their appraisal of proposed new‑build schemes, provide sensitivity analysis of schemes with for‑sale properties, and produce post‑implementation reports.

As a valued team member you will play an essential role in our daily operations where no two days are the same.

About you

• A degree in accounting or a related qualification with substantial professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial, operational and financial context of a social housing business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build collaborative partnerships.
• Strong organisational, time‑management, administrative and prioritisation skills.
• Good intermediate IT skills.

Your contributions will help the team deliver on our goals and contribute to FairHive’s overall success. The role requires teamwork and collaboration, so if you have relevant experience and a drive to succeed, we want to hear from you!

About us

At FairHive Homes we are driven by a simple yet powerful vision: Homes for Living Communities for Life. We are a non‑profit housing association dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods, fostering thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, “This is my home.”

The benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Annual Social Events
• Flexible working conditions to help you balance work and life

Our commitment to you

We are focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents, and we are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We have initiatives such as Menopause Cafés, Neurodiversity Champions, inclusion lunches and learning sessions, and a supportive team culture that means you’ll always have a strong network of people around you.

Ready to apply

We understand not every candidate will tick every box, but if you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply. We can’t wait to meet you!

The closing date for applications will be 12/02/2026 23:59, but we may close it earlier if we find the right person before this date.

Key skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting (Tally, General Ledger, External Audit)
• Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll
• Financial Reconciliation, Financial Statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: 2+ years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: £50,001 – £70,000

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