Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South-East in their search for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a permanent role with hybrid working (3 days in the office) and will pay salary up to £50,000 to the successful candidate. As a senior member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for maintaining a strong financial control environment while preparing the statutory accounting and managing the smooth and timely audit delivery of your assigned group entities. Key Responsibilities: * Execute appropriate financial controls and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the group entities quarterly and annually statutory accounts with supporting schedules. * Manage the delivery of the assigned group entities interim and final audits conduct analytical review of the designated group entities financial statements in order to facilitate this. * Ensure all designated entities' intercompany accounts, group investment and borrowings are reconciled on a monthly basis and a statutory account schedule is maintained to reflect this. * Support the preparation and submission of all regulatory returns (FVA and Companies House). * Prepare the relevant monthly group control accounts reconciliations. * Support the preparation of the group entities financial health report on a quarterly basis, providing Management and Audit & Risk committee an overview of their associated risks. * Support the delivery of continuous performance improvements across the financial accounting and control function. * Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems. * Support the departments finance business partners and heads of services to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of the monthly control account reconciliations for all assigned entities. Ideal Candidate Profile: * Looking for Finalist (3-4 exams left) and actively studying to complete accounting qualification. * Extensive experience of regulatory financial returns and filings, including FVA and Companies House. * Experience in managing interim and year-end audits, coordinating effectively with auditors. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. * Strategic thinking ability: capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data driven decisions. * Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels across all areas of the business. * Proficiency in Excel knowledge of D365 and Power BI preferred. * Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour. We can offer you a full insight and job description on applying, please don't delay with your application. Please contact Cerys Kirby Thirlwell for further information

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