Job Description

The Repairs Accountant will oversee financial management and reporting for the repairs department within the not-for-profit sector. This role is based in Lancashire and involves ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while supporting operational objectives.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and produce monthly management accounts for maintenance and repairs, ensuring accurate accounting of expenditures and capital spend.
• Budget Management: Assist with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts for repairs and maintenance functions.
• Analysis and Insight: Provide financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reports to help budget holders make informed decisions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in finance, operations, and development teams to deliver excellent financial services.
• Strategic Support: Support strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial information and analysis for development and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate accounting of development projects, maintenance expenditure, and capital spend.
• Producing variance analysis and performance reports.
• Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Providing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Working with non-finance colleagues across different departments.

Join a leading housing organisation going through a period of changeHybrid working, full time, permanent role.
A successful Repairs Accountant should have:

• QBE, Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or fully qualified accountants considered.
• Experience in management accounting and reporting.
• Ideally experience within the Housing sector (or similar)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets

This is a not-for-profit organisation operating within the housing sector, recognised for its commitment to providing quality services. As a medium-sized entity, it offers a collaborative working environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

• Competitive salary of approximately 47,000 per annum
• Permanent position with opportunities for growth in Lancashire.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment in the not-for-profit sector.
• Generous holiday leave entitlement.
• Access to additional benefits, details to be confirmed.

If you are an experienced Repairs Accountant looking to contribute to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply today.

Skills Required