KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this charitable organisation in their search for a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by relevant experience, ideally with a background in housing associations.
Your key responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage monthly financial reports for the Housing Division.
- Assist with the preparation of forecasts, budgets and the statutory accounts.
- Prepare, develop, and manage all aspects of rent and service charges ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Generate annual rent and service charge estimates within required timescales.
- Reconcile service charge data and manage sinking/reserve funds.
- Ensure accurate allocation of rental income and reconciliation of key control accounts.
- Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and advise on new developments.
- Develop and lead the rent review process and respond to resident inquiries.
- Comply with regulatory standards
- Help assess the financial viability of partners
- Liaise with local authorities
- Assist with evaluating new business cases
- Contribute in the development and implementation of finance and operational policies that reflect organisational values and comply with legal and statutory requirements.
The Person
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by relevant experience, ideally with experience of charity accounting.
- Proven experience in the housing sector.
- Experience of Housing software systems
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong IT proficiency, including Google, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- A passion for making a positive impact in the community.
Our client offers excellent benefits to include hybrid working, flexible public holiday and your birthday off, free gym membership, life assurance, discount in company cafés, plus many more.