Total 4 accounting auditing job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 4JB

Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
It is really important to us that you share and reflect our values making sure our customers receive a dependable and localised service.
Wande Finance Vision – “To provide consistent, excellent, and good value financial services to internal and external customers.”

A day in the life:
You will:

Report to the Assistant Director of Financial Services, providing adhoc support as required
provide cover to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required
ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting
contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business
ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data
ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements
prepare the annual FVA submission file
prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
ensure that value for money calculations are accurate
supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing
ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policiesensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner
provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes
provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy
work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution
lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases
ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system
input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting
be a key part of ensuring systems work within the Finance Team
ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level
summarise reporting on a development-by-development basis
enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.


What you’ll need:

An attention to detail
Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails
Be fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all staff
Proven experience in innovation and use of technology
Experience to continually drive and advance system improvement programmes within Finance
Setting and delivering to timetables as well as understanding of appropriate internal controls
Experience at operating at a senior level and to give confidence to the business that Finance data is robust, accurate and reliable
Strong collaborative skills to navigate the wider teams to deliver for our customer


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 28 August 2024.
Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments.
For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/

Job Title: Finance Officer – Financial Accounting
Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary range: £24,653-£26,779 plus LW per year
Waltham Forest College is a forward thinking, vibrant, diverse and exciting place to study and work. We are proud of our achievements including being graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for a committed individual who is passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.
The successful candidate will have a keen sense of responsibility, ownership and a ‘can do’ approach to addressing everyday challenges. If you believe you have the skills, experience and motivation to make a difference and be part of Team Forest, we strongly encourage you to apply for the post at Waltham Forest College.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team either as your first step into Finance or to progress your career towards becoming a fully qualified accountant. You will be responsible for income collection and the cashiering service ensuring the prompt and accurate banking of all receipts. In addition, you will be assisting with some of the other aspects of financial accounting including payments and purchase orders processing
You will work closely with colleagues across the college being responsible for the control and distribution of petty cash as well as administering the purchase ledger including coding, registering, matching and filing of invoices.
You will have a level 3 qualification in a finance or related subject and be competent using MS Office and other IT packages. This role would be a good steeping stone to advance your career and progress towards a full accounting qualification. This is a fast-paced role, perfect for someone looking to grow and develop a career in finance.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme, discounted local gym membership, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2022 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 17th July 2024
Interview Date: TBC.

Finance Manager - Financial & Rent Accounting
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Rate: £62,000 - £67,000 per annum
Start Date: Flexible
*Hybrid Working - One day minimum in office*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Housing Association in London for a Finance Manager (Financial & Rent Accounting) to join the team on a permanent basis. The organisation has over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. They are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale and supported housing and also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
This role will have line management responsibilities for 4-5 staff members and will provide cover to the Finance Manager - Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting.
• Contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business.
• Ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data.
• Ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements.
• Prepare the annual FVA submission file.
• Prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
• Supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing.
• Ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policies
• Ensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner.
• Provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes.
• Provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy.
• Work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution.
• Lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
• Lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases.
• Ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system.
• Input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting.
• Ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level.
• Enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or Equivalent with extensive PQE
• Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails.
• Experience of working on Rent Accounting within a Social Housing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience of operating at a senior level with high-level financial reporting and presenting skills.
• Experience of setting and managing timescales/timetables for work completion in line with internal controls.
• Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
It is really important to us that you share and reflect our values making sure our customers receive a dependable and localised service.
Wande Finance Vision – “To provide consistent, excellent, and good value financial services to internal and external customers.”

<h4>A day in the life:</h4>
You will:

Report to the Assistant Director of Financial Services, providing adhoc support as required
provide cover to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required
ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting
contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business
ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data
ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements
prepare the annual FVA submission file
prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
ensure that value for money calculations are accurate
supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing
ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policiesensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner
provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes
provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy
work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution
lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases
ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system
input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting
be a key part of ensuring systems work within the Finance Team
ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level
summarise reporting on a development-by-development basis
enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.


<h4>What you’ll need:</h4>

An attention to detail
Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails
Be qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all staff
Proven experience in innovation and use of technology
Experience to continually drive and advance system improvement programmes within Finance
Setting and delivering to timetables as well as understanding of appropriate internal controls
Experience at operating at a senior level and to give confidence to the business that Finance data is robust, accurate and reliable
Strong collaborative skills to navigate the wider teams to deliver for our customer


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 2 July 2024.
Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments.
For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/