Finance Officer RSL

Summary: The Finance Officer (RSL) role in Blackburn involves supporting the Business Partner in delivering accurate financial information, including management accounts and performance analysis, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This position is a 6-month fixed-term contract within Together Housing Group, a prominent housing association in the North of England. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the preparation of financial statements and reconciliations. The organization values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Business Partners with business & capacity planning, budgeting/forecasting.
• Ensure budgets and performance targets are effectively managed.
• Provide accurate and timely monthly management information, including management accounts and performance analysis.
• Prepare working papers and notes for Financial Statements, including variance analysis.
• Assist other Finance Colleagues as required.
• Liaise with External and Internal Auditors, providing supporting schedules and responding to queries.
• Complete and submit statutory and regulatory returns as directed.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and key income/expenditure accounts are undertaken.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a Finance/accounts environment.
• Qualified in AAT, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Experience using a computerised nominal ledger.
• Ability to produce financial information in spreadsheet format.
• Experience in producing accurate and timely management accounts.
• Experience in completing monthly reconciliations, including nominal and bank account reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external colleagues.
• Working knowledge in preparing and submitting financial information to stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): 31166

City: Blackburn

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance