Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Salary: £47,284-£49,772 per annum

Location: Home-Based (with occasional travel to Peterborough)

Monday – Friday, 9.00 - 17.00

Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for financial accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement?

Cross Keys Homes are looking for a Financial Accountant to take the lead on financial and taxation reporting, provide expert advice across the organisation, and liaise with key external stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, and professional advisors.

Your key responsibilities would include:

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, audit schedules, and quarterly funder returns


• Manage VAT, CIS, and corporation tax returns, including VAT partial exemption calculations


• Provide expert financial advice to managers and internal stakeholders


• Liaise with auditors, regulators, banks, HMRC, and third parties


• Oversee reconciliations, control accounts, and day-to-day financial transactions


• Maintain and enhance the internal control assurance framework


• Manage finance systems and represent the group in internal and external forums


• Lead on fraud prevention and reporting


• Line manage, coach, and develop a direct report


• Act as deputy to the Service Manager, Financial Accounts when required

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent and working towards ACCA/CIMA (or fully qualified)


• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and statutory reporting


• Experience in financial accounting, VAT compliance, and tax reporting


• Ability to prepare and consolidate group accounts


• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, LOOKUP, IF functions)


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines


• Experience in the housing or not-for-profit sector

Desirable:

• Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA


• Experience with Open Accounts financial software


• Knowledge of IFRS and VAT Partial Exemption Special Methods


• Previous line management experience

Why Join CKH?

• Home-based working with occasional office visits to Peterborough when required 


• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in communities


• Opportunities for career development and professional growth


• Work with a revenue and capital base of £80m+, across 4 subsidiaries and joint ventures

Ready to Apply?

Download the full job description below, or apply now to take the next step in your finance career with CKH!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay!