Financial Accountant and Control Lead

Your new companyA large Housing Association based near King's Cross station are seeking a Financial Accounting and Control Lead to join their team for a 9-month FTC.Your new role

• Lead on group-wide balance sheet and control account reconciliations in line with published timetables.
• Lead and collaborate with heads of service, finance business partners and non-finance stakeholders to coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of monthly control account reconciliations for all assigned entities.
• Develop and provide monthly control accounts updates for the Finance Leadership Team
• Support the review and updating of internal controls and processes
• Conduct analytical review of designated group entities' financial statements to facilitate a smooth and timely audit delivery.
• Lead and assist with a quarterly review of the Group entities' financial health, detailing changes to the risk profile of each.
• In collaboration with the finance systems team, review and maintain accurate data and reports used for financial reporting.
• Support the tracking, reporting and interpretation of financial accounting KPIs relating to regulatory returns and sector benchmarking activities.
• Support the delivery of continuous performance improvements across the financial accounting and control function.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hold or be working towards a CCAB recognised accounting qualification (CGMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Experience of supporting interim and year-end audits, coordinating effectively with auditors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking ability, capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data-driven decisions.
• Advanced Excel essential, and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and Power BI preferred.

What you'll get in return

• Up to £57,800 per annum, 9 month FTC
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas office closure
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home
• Flexible working opportunities

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