Head of Finance

HEAD OF FINANCE
£80,000 - £90,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS
12 MONTH FTC
REMOTE WORKING - NORTHWEST

Gravitas Recruitment Group are partnered with a leading Housing Association in the Northwest. My client is looking to hire a Head of Finance to join the business on a 12 - 14-month FTC and to take ownership of Financial Controls and statutory accounting, including the Rents and Service Charge function.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Reporting directly to the CFO and working with the senior leadership team and finance department
• Oversight of all accounting activities ensuring compliance in all financial statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Leads the Rents & Service charge Team, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Provides support to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Lead the development of the Group’s financial policies, procedures, and processes to ensure best practice.
• Delivering the annual audited financial statements for the Group, whilst maintaining open relationships with external auditors.
• Support the Financial Accountant in the provision of technical guidance to all internal stakeholders and contribute to the Group’s accounting policies.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring of financial controls for all areas.
• Lead the Rents and Service Charge Team, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, and that the team delivers excellent customer service in an open and transparent way.
• Support the Group’s advisors to ensure full tax compliance for the Group.
• Proactively engage in appropriate tax planning and support the Group in appraising opportunities.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
 

• Working knowledge of the latest Accounting Standards, particularly FRS102
• Working knowledge of various tax regimes including VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax
• Knowledge of Housing sector specific regulatory reporting
• A recognised accounting qualification – CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA

FOR THIS YOU WILL RECEIVE A COMPETATIVE SALARY, UP TO  £90,000, PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDE;
 

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible, homeworking culture.
• A contributory pension, matched up to 8%.
• A healthcare cash plan through Medicash