Financial Accountant and Control Manager

Your new companyA large Housing Association based near King's Cross station are seeking a Financial Accounting and Control Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.Your new role

• Preparing group entities' quarterly and annual statutory accounts with supporting schedules.
• Conducting analytical review of the designated group entities' financial statements in order to facilitate a smooth and timely audit delivery.
• Oversee and direct the delivery of the assigned group entities' interim and final audits.
• Support the preparation and submission of all regulatory returns (FVA and Companies House returns).
• Preparing the monthly group intercompany and payroll control accounts reconciliations.
• Deliver continuous performance improvements across the financial accounting and control function.
• Collaborate with finance business partners and heads of services to make sure that the monthly control account reconciliations for all assigned entities are delivered on time and accurately.
• By tracking and reporting departmental performance in relation to predetermined KPIs to enable corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage and develop a Financial Accountant.

What you'll need to succeed

• You must be a chartered accountant, holding a full CCAB qualification or equivalent
• Experience of leading and managing interim and year-end audits, liaising effectively with auditors
• Ability to provide expert technical accounting advice to the business.
• Knowledge of regulatory financial returns and filings, including FVA and Companies House, with a record of timely and accurate submissions
• Capability for strategic thinking and ability to analyse complex data, review alternative solutions, and reach speedy, well-formed conclusions
• Demonstrate effective and confident interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) with the ability to engage with a range of audiences both internally and externally.

What you'll get in return

• Up to £71,590 per annum
• 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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