We are delighted to be representing a Social Housing organisation, based in Bedfordshire, who are looking to appoint a new Senior Financial Accountant on a six-month temporary basis.

This will be a full-time position, with hybrid working (one to two days on site per week) and a generous daily rate that is negotiable dependent on experience.

The client is looking for a fully qualified Accountant with previous experience working within the Social Housing sector.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Reporting directly into the Financial Controller

• Providing financial and non-financial information as required, including for external audit purposes adhering to FRS

• Maintaining financial accounting records and producing annual statutory accounts

• Ensuring timely and accurate information is delivered for monthly, quarterly, half year and year-end reporting

• Managing an accurate and efficient month end process, ensuring that reporting meets or exceeds the agreed timescales

• Responsible for carrying out cashflow analysis and preparing cashflow statements

• Ensuring that the fixed asset register is an accurate reflection of the business’ assets by monthly reconciliation to the nominal ledger

• Producing balance sheet reconciliations for specific area of responsibility

• Assisting with the four-week audit

Experience and skills required:

• Fully qualified Accountant

• Previous experience working within the Social Housing sector

• Experience using the SUN system (desirable)

• Solution based approach to problem solving

• Personal integrity and a strong focus on personal accountability to deliver effective outcomes

• Ability to drive change and continuously improve systems, processes and functions

• High degree of IT literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and other finance and reporting system

Rewards and Benefits:

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid working – maximum of two days on site per week

• Generous daily rate

• Free on-site parking

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday - Friday 8am – 4pm (flexible)

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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