Job Introduction

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Accountant to join our medium sized Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading housing association with a large and diverse portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced professional to provide their accounting expertise by leading on the group’s financial accounting function.

What will my working week look like? 

You will be homebased, living within the North West, within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses.  You’ll be required to visit our Head Office approximately twice a month.

What will I be responsible for doing?

First and foremost, you will be responsible for the preparation of the Group Financial Statements and take the lead on managing the external audit to ensure all accounts and Housing Sector returns are signed and filed within agreed deadlines.

One of the great things about this role is that you will be given a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to work cross-functionally across the department.

Other duties include management of the Fixed Asset team, consolidation of the group accounts, legal entity reporting, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and management of VAT and Corporation Tax returns.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as a Group Financial Accountant, here at YHG, you will…….

• be fully qualified member of a recognised accounting body
• have knowledge of latest accounting standards
• have experience of consolidating Group Accounts
• had a strong understanding of process and control and a passion for continuous improvement
• have excellent technical and analytical skills

This role is really suited to someone looking for a technical accounting role in a dynamic environment with a high level of autonomy.

With exposure to senior stakeholders, this role also offers genuine progression opportunities.

If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you!

For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer a salary of £44,000 - £49,000 for a 35 hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

At #TeamYHG we measure performance on outputs and quality, not hours and minutes. We offer a flexible, homeworking culture where you’re trusted to get the job done.  If you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, if it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our purpose-built collaboration, wellbeing, and social space in Birchwood, Warrington.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

As this role allows access to confidential tenancy information, we regret we are unable to accept applications from existing tenants/residents or from those who have an association with existing tenants/residents.                                     

Closing Date: 15^th September 2022

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified.YHG2

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