We’re delighted to be partnering with a leading Organisation, based in Buckinghamshire, who are currently recruiting for Financial Services Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.

What's on offer:The role is 37 hours per week and with a excellent hybrid working set up. The annual salary is £66, 545 per annum and the hiring manager is looking to get someone started May 2024 (subject to notice period).

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with experience working withing the social housing sector.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

Holding responsibility for the day-to-day management and control of financial services team of six
Ensuring that the Group’s cash flow management, creditor payments, rent accounting, cash collection, general ledger, and financial systems are accurate, up to date and effectively managed
Leading on the development and maintenance of effective financial controls, processes and systems to ensure that these are in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
Working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager on the preparation of annual statutory accounts and returns to the regulator, funders and other statutory bodies
Ensuring that the trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and up to date
Collaborating with the Treasury Team to overseeing the preparation of daily and medium-term cash flows, to ensure that the Group has sufficient funds to meet obligations
Ensuring that payroll arrangements have adequate controls and operate effectively, including review of the monthly payroll reconciliations
Overseeing the annual rent and service charge increase proposal and ensuring they are submitted to the executive management team and the board for approval
Ensuring accurate and up to date Fixed Asset registers and Assets and Liabilities Registers are maintained and are accurately reflected in the Financial Statements
Developing and maintaining robust supplier payment procedures and controls and ensure they are adhered to and all suppliers paid promptly

Experience required:

Fully qualified Accountant or equivalent
Background working in Social Housing or Property
Experience in consolidating statutory accounts

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Line management - including training and development

Rewards and Benefits:

Attractive work setting
Flexible working
Excellent defined contributions pension with a high level of employer contributions
Opportunities to develop your career through training, including gaining professional qualifications, career coaching, mentoring etc.

Working hours

37.5 hours per week (flexible working)
Monday - Friday
Hybrid working: 1 day on site per week (including every Wednesday, however you may be required on site more in the starting weeks)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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