Financial Accountant (Social Housing Sector Experience Essential)
Location: Remote role but need to live within 1 hour of Peterborough due to training and meetings as required
Salary: Up to £50K + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
At ACR, we’re proud to be working on behalf of a well-established and mission-driven organisation in the social housing sector, as they search for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who is technically strong, proactive, and ready to lead on statutory accounts, tax returns, and financial compliance within a sector that truly makes a difference.
What You’ll Be Doing:
This role offers the opportunity to work for a respected social impact organisation that truly values its people. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team, trusted to take ownership, and encouraged to grow. The organisation offers a flexible working culture, a commitment to development, and the chance to shape processes and systems.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK
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Location: Remote role but need to live within 1 hour of Peterborough due to training and meetings as required
Salary: Up to £50K + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
At ACR, we’re proud to be working on behalf of a well-established and mission-driven organisation in the social housing sector, as they search for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who is technically strong, proactive, and ready to lead on statutory accounts, tax returns, and financial compliance within a sector that truly makes a difference.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the preparation of quarterly financial returns, annual statutory accounts, and audit schedules
- Deliver VAT, CIS, and corporation tax returns, supporting internal compliance and maximising gift aid
- Oversee control accounts, monthly reconciliations, and cash flow
- Manage one direct report (Assistant Accountant), fostering development and accuracy
- Liaise with auditors, HMRC, funders, and regulatory bodies
- Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies, and fraud prevention protocols
- Deputise for the Service Manager, Financial Accounts when required
- Proven experience within the social housing sector
- AAT Level 4 (minimum), ideally working towards ACCA/CIMA or already qualified
- In-depth knowledge of statutory accounting, VAT, and group consolidation
- Experience with Open Accounts, Castleton, or similar finance systems
- Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and advanced formulas)
- A natural communicator with the confidence to advise stakeholders across the business
This role offers the opportunity to work for a respected social impact organisation that truly values its people. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team, trusted to take ownership, and encouraged to grow. The organisation offers a flexible working culture, a commitment to development, and the chance to shape processes and systems.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK
INDEEDCOMM
Salary
Up to £50,000
Location
Peterborough
Contract Type
Permanent
Category
Finance
Recruiter
Michelle Hines
Head of Recruitment (HR & Finance)