Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the south-east in their search for a Head of Financial Accounting & Control to join their team. This is a permanent role with hybrid working (3 days in office) in London and will pay up to £100,000 to the successful candidate.
As a senior member of the Finance team, you will drive a customer centric ethos and continuous improvement culture within Finance team, ensuring all finance services deliver the best outcomes for residents.
Duties:
- Ensure the preparation of the group entities quarterly and bi-annual statutory accounts and submission of all regulatory returns.
- Provide a framework to prepare and monitor reconciliations across the finance department, including clear accountabilities across teams and supporting KPI reporting.
- Ensure internal controls and financial policies are annually reviewed and updated.
- Lead and manage the interim and year-end audit process, including liaison with auditors, finance colleagues and the wider business to ensure all parties are aware of reporting obligations.
- Prepare quarterly cashflow reports for use by the regulator and lenders for key legal entities in the group.
- Maintain an optimised chart of accounts, instituting controls and periodic housekeeping reviews.
- Oversee the governance, controls, and compliance of finance systems, ensuring they are aligned with applicable financial regulations.
- Regularly review system controls and workflows to maintain integrity of activities.
- Manage and mentor the Financial Accounting & Controls team fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Ideal candidate will have:
- Hold a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.
- Be a confident and experienced role model and leader, ensuring you reflect the values of the organisation.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with the ability to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with others.
- Capability for strategic thinking and ability to analyse complex data, review alternative solutions, and reach speedy, data driven conclusions.
- Knowledge of regulatory financial returns and filings, including FVA and Companies House, with a record of timely and accurate submissions.
- Experience in leading and managing interim and yearend audits, coordinating effectively with auditors.
- Ability to provide expert technical accounting advice to different parts of the business.
- Highly skilled in developing and overseeing internal controls (including finance systems), financial policies, and compliance mechanisms, ensuring these evolve with organisational needs and external regulations.
- Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.
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Please call or email Cerys Kirby Thirlwell for further information.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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