via reed · 3 June 2026 ·10 days ago

Head of Finance, 14 month FTC

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Warrington Contract GBP 80,000 – 85,000
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Your new company
A large Northwest housing association with an excellent hybrid working policy. 1-2 days per month office based.

Your new role
Reporting to the CFO with two direct reports, this is a 14-month maternity cover job responsible for financial reporting and rents and service charges.
Duties and responsibilities include :

  • Lead the development of the group's policies, procedures and processes to ensure best practice

  • Deliver the annual audited financial statements for the group, whilst maintaining relationships with external auditors.

  • Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring financial controls

  • Lead the rents and service charge team, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met

  • Support the group's advisors to ensure full tax compliance

  • Lead financial reporting and rents and service charge teams


What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified accountant with experience operating in a senior finance position within the social housing sector.

  • Working knowledge of the latest accounting standards - IFRS102

  • Strong understanding of best practice in financial control


What you'll get in return
  • 14 month maternity cover FTC

  • Hybrid working, 1-2 days per month in the office.


What you need to do now
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