Accountant (Development & Sales) x3

Title

Accountant (Development & Sales) x3

Contract Type

Permanent, Full‑time, 35 hours per week

Salary

Starting from £49,502 per annum (regional salary), dependant on experience

Grade

10

Reporting Office & Working Location

Manchester, Trafford

Persona

Agile Worker: 20%‑40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date

12th May 2026

Interview Dates

20th‑22nd May 2026

Benefits

• Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Non‑contributory life assurance
• Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
• Lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

*Previous Applicants May Not Apply* – (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounting services, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for designated business areas.
• Act as a business partner, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision‑making and operational performance.
• Prepare and review annual budgets, quarterly reports and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards and governance requirements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations, maintain financial records and systems, and liaise with external auditors during audits.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency, value for money and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Qualifications

Essential:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant or Finalist (registered and expected to complete finals within 6 months).
• Proven and demonstrable business partnering experience, management reporting, interpretation of UK GAAP and IFRS and year‑end audits within a busy Finance team.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with ability to produce budgets, forecasts and interpret financial data for decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience in business partnering and influencing stakeholders effectively.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and business intelligence tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in a property business or housing association environment
• Familiarity with Unit 4 systems (including FP&A)

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and have introduced our Recruitment Advocate scheme to ensure a fair, transparent and consistent hiring process.

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