Accountant Real Estate, Social Housing Platform

Accountant Real Estate, Social Housing Platform - OUR CLIENT, a registered provider for social housing backed by a highly successful privately owned property and investment group is looking to appoint an experienced accountant 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 financial controller, the Accountant role will support the finance function across a growing social housing and residential property portfolio. The role combines management reporting, budgeting, ad-hoc projects and managing agent oversight, alongside exposure to portfolio integration and acquisition-related work.

Key Responsibilities for an Accountant role:

• 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 for an Accountant Role's Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified / studying - although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered with strong housing background.
• Experience in management accounts, financial reporting and core finance processes.
• Prior or current Property / real estate / residential sector experience.
• 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.