Financial Controller (6 month FTC)

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Specialist in placing qualified finance & accounting professionals into interim and contract roles.

Stanton House is currently partnering with a housing association that is undergoing key financial and operational changes, including updates to IFRS102 to align with IFRS for lease accounting and revenue recognition. The sector is also implementing a new draft SORP, presenting additional challenges for revenue and statutory reporting.

The Finance Controller will play a key role in ensuring the finance function remains well-controlled, efficient, and compliant, with a target of achieving a five-day month-end close.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, providing guidance and oversight to a small team.
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory and management reporting.
• Oversee audit planning and execution, liaising with external auditors.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Supervise pension administration, VAT compliance, and partial exemption reporting.
• Drive improvements in documentation and consolidation processes.
• Maintain operational excellence within the finance team, fostering efficient and robust processes.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in housing associations or non-profit / regulated sectors.
• Proficient in FRS 102 accounting standards, with exposure to IFRS alignment.
• Demonstrated expertise in audit, reconciliations, VAT, pensions, and consolidation.
• Experience managing a small finance team, with focus on operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.

What\’s on offer?

• 85-90k depending on experience.
• 6 month FTC.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level.

Employment type

Contract.

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance.

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London, England, United Kingdom.

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