Accountant

Who we are:

Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.

Working with our customers really does change people’s lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!

We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.

What we’re looking for from you to join our team:

We are looking for a technically skilled accountant with a passion for systems and transformation to join our team as a Capital, Systems and Transformation Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role will lead improvements in capital and component accounting, enhance financial systems (Infor Q&A), and support compliance with evolving financial reporting standards including FRS102.

You’ll collaborate across Finance, IT, and Business Intelligence teams to streamline processes, drive automation, and ensure robust financial control. Ideal candidates will be professionally qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or CIPFA), with strong systems experience and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Key Skills:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including FRS102 and Housing SORP
• Proven experience with finance systems and data reconciliation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to translate regulatory changes into system and process updates
• Skilled in report writing and financial systems administration
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Join us in shaping a high-performing finance function that delivers real value.

What you’ll get in return:

We offer hybrid working and you will be working a 7-hour day between Monday – Friday.

As an Accountant, you will be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and great benefits, including a cash healthcare plan, employee assistance programme and generous shopping discounts. We also have a competitive company pension scheme, where we contribute 9% and our colleagues can contribute anything from 3% upwards.

From the moment you join you have 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, including the days between Christmas and New Year. This is part of our commitment to our peoples’ wellbeing, which is recognised through our accreditation by the Wellbeing Charter and supported by an excellent management team and colleagues, including wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders.

We actively encourage personal development and there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career as you join the team that has a career path to many other parts of our organisation. We also offer ongoing training in a variety of areas including formal qualifications.

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team making a difference in social housing

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