Head of Finance - Accounting

Lead Financial Accounting and Management Accounting service

Direct Financial Reporting Team and ensure delivery-focused approach

Responsibility for producing Group’s annual statutory accounts

Qualified CCAB approved accountancy qualification required

Office location within commutable distance of BD17 7BN

Duties include:

• Lead an effective Financial Accounting and Management Accounting service to the organisation, including all historical financial reporting.
• Lead, manage and develop the Financial Reporting Team, ensuring a delivery‑and performance‑focused approach.
• Lead the planning, coordination and review of accounting processes to support a financially sustainable organisation.
• Oversee and have responsibility for producing the Group’s annual statutory accounts, leading the external audit contract and submitting the Regulator’s FVA return.
• Oversee Financial Regulations compliance, and organisational compliance with the Assets & Liabilities Register requirements of G&FV standard.
• Ensure compliance with FRS102 Accounting Regulations, the Accounting Direction and Housing SORP.
  Identify, own, and manage Finance Risk, in particular relation to Accounting function.
• Develop and deliver internal management accounting reporting to support the Business Partnering Team and other internal stakeholders.
• Lead relationships with key external stakeholders including auditors and tax advisors.
• Present Financial Regulations, Annual Report & Financial Statements, and other papers to relevant Committees and Board.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture where achievements are recognised and continuous improvement is expected.
• Lead on and work collaboratively with key stakeholder departments across the business including IT, Change and People Team.
• Direct line management for: Management Accounts Manager, Financial Reporting & Tax Manager and Payroll Manager.

Requirements

• Qualified CCAB approved accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ICAEW)
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Production of Group Statutory Accounts for Housing Associations (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of FRS102, Housing SORP and Accounting Direction
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written skills, in particular the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to colleagues and external stakeholders, including ELT and Board
• Ability coach, develop and motivate a team, set clear expectations, provide support and hold people to account
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis and reporting skills
• Commutable distance of BD17 7BN and able to attend the office weekly
• Right to work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available
• A standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process

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