At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance for a growing social housing portfolio and support strategic growth activities.
- Company: Join a dynamic residential platform backed by a successful investment group.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career development in a high-impact role with senior leadership exposure.
- Other info: Exciting chance to grow with the company as it expands.
- Why this job: Be part of an entrepreneurial business making a real difference in social housing.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or experienced, with strong finance and property sector skills.
OUR CLIENT is a growing residential platform backed by a highly successful privately owned property and investment group looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-funded, entrepreneurial business at an exciting stage of growth. The platform already has an established housing portfolio and ambitious plans to grow significantly through acquisitions, making this a broad and high-impact role for a commercially minded finance professional.
The Role
Working closely with the senior finance team, the Finance Manager will support the finance function across a growing social housing and residential property portfolio. The role combines management reporting, financial control, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, regulatory reporting and managing agent oversight, alongside exposure to portfolio integration and acquisition-related work.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
- Assisting with statutory accounts, year-end reporting and audit support
- Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
- Reviewing and reconciling managing agent statements and property transactions
- Monitoring portfolio activity and ensuring accurate accounting treatment
- Preparing VAT returns and supporting routine finance compliance
- Supporting board reporting, quarterly returns and regulatory submissions
- Assisting with forecasting, stress testing and business planning
- Supporting the integration of newly acquired housing portfolios
- Liaising with managing agents, stakeholders and external advisers
Candidate Requirements
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with post-qualified experience, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered with strong housing background.
- Strong experience in management accounts, financial reporting and core finance processes
- Property / real estate / residential sector experience would be highly desirable
- Social housing or housing regulation exposure would be beneficial, but is not essential
- Practice-trained candidates with relevant sector exposure will also be considered
- Strong Excel, analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working in a broad, hands-on role within a growing business
Why Apply?
- Join a growing social housing platform with strong long-term backing
- Broad role spanning BAU finance, reporting and strategic growth activity
- High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
- Genuine opportunity to develop with the business as the platform expands
Finance Manager - Housing, Real Estate employer: Trident International Associates
Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial residential platform that is not only well-funded but also committed to making a significant impact in the social housing sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while engaging in a broad range of finance activities that support the company's ambitious expansion plans. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and offers a unique chance to develop your career in a meaningful way within a growing business.
Contact Details:
Trident International Associates Recruitment Team
