Financial Accounting Manager

Salary

£50,184 - £53,133

Location

Old Town Hall, Catford Road, SE6 4RU

The Role

A new opportunity exists for a talented Financial Accounting Manager to join our professional and expanding finance team which consists of Financial Accounting, Business Partnering and the Payments Team.

We are looking for a high performing individual able to work and thrive in a high volume, fast paced housing sector environment and who is keen to bring their passion and knowledge of finance to Lewisham Homes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for the review and oversight of accurate recording of accounting entries.
• Responsibility for the production of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the control accounts and company balances.
• Maintain the necessary records, chart of accounts and systems.
• Ensuring adequate internal financial controls are in place and provide assurance that these controls are in place.
• Monitoring financial systems to make sure they are being used correctly and that transactions are being recorded accurately

You should have a proven record as a Financial Accounting Manager. Highly motivated with a passion to succeed. Able to identify opportunities for advancing the organisation’s mission while maintaining an awareness of the business areas and associated risk.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant accounting qualification or substantial experience in an accounts payable management role.
• Strong leadership, communication and management skills
• Financial and budget management experience
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of finance, including regulatory issues.
• High level of IT literacy and a good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.

We offer excellent opportunities to add to your skills and develop your career. We are proud of the difference we make as an organisation and if you share our ambition to continuously improve our service, you will succeed as part of this team.

The salary will be supported by a range of benefits, including flexible and agile working opportunities, season ticket loan, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, health & wellbeing benefits and membership of the local government pension scheme. For more information about Lewisham Homes and this opportunity, please visit our website.

Timetable

Closing Date: Sunday 9 August 2020

Interview Date: TBC

To apply you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement. Within your supporting statement please ensure you address the key requirements identified in the attached person specification. Please attach your supporting statement to your online application.