Financial Accountant

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an interim Year End Accountant for a 6-month contract in London, with a day rate of £400 – £450. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in Housing Associations and proven ability to lead year-end processes. You will strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting the finance team during a busy reporting period. Remote working options are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering statutory accounts.
• Experience within Housing Associations is essential.
• Proven ability to coordinate audit schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the year-end process, ensuring accuracy and readiness for audit.
• Support finance team operations during reporting period.
• Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations.

Skills

Leading year-end processes

Strengthening financial controls

Compliance with regulations

Team support during reporting

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

We’re delighted to be partnering with a Housing Association to recruit an interim Year End Accountant. We’re looking for someone with proven experience delivering statutory accounts and coordinating audit schedules within the housing sector.

Key duties

• Lead the year‑end process, ensuring all submissions are accurate, timely, and audit‑ready
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with sector‑specific regulations and requirements
• Support the finance team through a busy reporting period, helping maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations

Candidate profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience working within Housing Associations is essential
• Demonstratable experience leading year end processes

Role information

• Contract length: 6 months
• Day rate: £400 – £450
• Location: London (will consider remote working)