Housing Accountant

Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant
Location: Esher
Hours: 36 per week

We are seeking a qualified and motivated accountant to provide financial advice and support across housing, leisure, and community support services. This is a key role within the Finance team, reporting to the Chief Accountant.

About the role
You will be responsible for overseeing budget performance, preparing final accounts, and delivering financial advice to senior managers and budget holders. The role also includes developing revenue estimates, preparing monitoring reports, supporting medium-term financial planning, and advising on funding opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing budgets, final accounts and financial reporting.

• Providing advice to service managers and supporting strategic financial planning.

• Preparing revenue and capital monitoring reports and government/statistical returns.

• Advising on funding claims and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

• Managing and developing staff within your area of responsibility.

About you

• CCAB-qualified or part-qualified (preferably CIPFA).

• Strong experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Knowledge of external funding regimes and CIPFA Codes of Practice.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.

• Strong IT skills, including financial systems, Excel, and Word.

• Proven ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and motivate others.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take on a role with both strategic and operational responsibility.