Financial Accountant - Ipswich in Wickham Bishops

Salary: 52,934.85 per year
Full time - 37 hours per week
Location: Ipswich / Hybrid
Ref: IP335

Make an impact beyond the numbers. We're looking for a talented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in a varied and influential role that combines financial reporting, audit leadership, regulatory compliance, treasury activities, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation's financial integrity, leading external reporting and audit processes, supporting strategic projects, and driving improvements across finance systems and procedures. You'll also have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the wider success of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing change, and developing their expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the external audit process and statutory reporting requirements.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory returns.
• Managing key balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Supporting treasury activities and inter-company transactions.
• Identifying and implementing process and system improvements.
• Supporting wider finance activities and deputising for the Head of Finance when required.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden your experience, influence decision-making, and contribute to an organisation with a meaningful social purpose, all while working within a collaborative and ambitious finance team.

Qualifications:

• Leadership qualification or willingness to gain a qualification in the Orwell Academy.
• Senior accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or/and equivalent work experience.
• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English Language is essential.
• A minimum of AAT qualified (or equivalent) is essential.

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 7th September 2026

More reasons to apply:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays with opportunity to buy more.
• Onsite parking.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Pool cars available for business travel.
• Hybrid role.

Before applying:

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

Apply with Confidence:

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

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