Accountant - Customer Experience & Assets (FTC 18-24 Months) Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / Hybrid Working (minimum one day per week in the office) Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract (18-24 Months) Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026 Final Interviews: Thursday 27 August 2026 This is an exciting time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Customer Experience & Assets on an 18-24 month fixed-term contract as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial integration of services following the merger, helping to align systems, reporting, controls and business processes across the Customer Experience Directorate. The successful candidate will support financial management, reporting, controls, business partnering and operational insight across housing management, routine repairs and wider customer-facing services during an important period of organisational transformation. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys improving processes, building stronger reporting arrangements, supporting operational service delivery and helping organisations successfully navigate change. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the organisation became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, managing approximately 33,000 homes and maintaining a significant regional presence. The organisation provides affordable homes, repairs and maintenance services, care and support services, community investment programmes and new housing developments. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating opportunities for colleagues. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance - Customer Experience & Assets, the Accountant will support post-merger financial integration activities across the Customer Experience Directorate. The role has been established specifically to support the alignment of systems, processes and financial reporting arrangements following the merger and will work across a number of operational service areas including repairs, housing management and commercial activities. The successful candidate will provide financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls support, business partnering and operational insight while helping ensure financial processes remain consistent, accurate and effective throughout the integration programme. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include: Supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts across housing management and routine repairs services. Providing financial insight and business partnering support to operational managers and budget holders. Supporting post-merger integration of financial systems, reporting arrangements and processes. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Supporting year-end procedures, audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements. Maintaining job costing information and supporting operational teams with financial data accuracy. Supporting system housekeeping, reconciliations and transactional data integrity. Assisting with business cases, transformation projects and service improvement initiatives. Supporting financial controls, governance and compliance requirements. Working closely with Housing, Repairs, ICT, Asset Management and Development teams. Supporting continuous improvement in reporting, systems and operational decision-making. About You We are looking for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can combine strong technical financial skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. You Will Need To Demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or a minimum of three years' experience within a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical accounting expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Strong business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Experience of working with operational stakeholders. The ability to support systems, process and reporting improvements. The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience within housing, repairs, maintenance, customer services or operational finance environments would be advantageous. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
Accountant - Customer Experience & Assets (FTC 18-24 Months) Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / Hybrid Working (minimum one day per week in the office) Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract (18-24 Months) Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026 Final Interviews: Thursday 27 August 2026 This is an exciting time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Customer Experience & Assets on an 18-24 month fixed-term contract as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial integration of services following the merger, helping to align systems, reporting, controls and business processes across the Customer Experience Directorate. The successful candidate will support financial management, reporting, controls, business partnering and operational insight across housing management, routine repairs and wider customer-facing services during an important period of organisational transformation. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys improving processes, building stronger reporting arrangements, supporting operational service delivery and helping organisations successfully navigate change. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the organisation became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, managing approximately 33,000 homes and maintaining a significant regional presence. The organisation provides affordable homes, repairs and maintenance services, care and support services, community investment programmes and new housing developments. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating opportunities for colleagues. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance - Customer Experience & Assets, the Accountant will support post-merger financial integration activities across the Customer Experience Directorate. The role has been established specifically to support the alignment of systems, processes and financial reporting arrangements following the merger and will work across a number of operational service areas including repairs, housing management and commercial activities. The successful candidate will provide financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls support, business partnering and operational insight while helping ensure financial processes remain consistent, accurate and effective throughout the integration programme. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include: Supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts across housing management and routine repairs services. Providing financial insight and business partnering support to operational managers and budget holders. Supporting post-merger integration of financial systems, reporting arrangements and processes. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Supporting year-end procedures, audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements. Maintaining job costing information and supporting operational teams with financial data accuracy. Supporting system housekeeping, reconciliations and transactional data integrity. Assisting with business cases, transformation projects and service improvement initiatives. Supporting financial controls, governance and compliance requirements. Working closely with Housing, Repairs, ICT, Asset Management and Development teams. Supporting continuous improvement in reporting, systems and operational decision-making. About You We are looking for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can combine strong technical financial skills with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. You Will Need To Demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or a minimum of three years' experience within a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical accounting expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Strong business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Experience of working with operational stakeholders. The ability to support systems, process and reporting improvements. The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience within housing, repairs, maintenance, customer services or operational finance environments would be advantageous. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Accountant - Rents & Service Charges Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office Working pattern: 36 hours per week Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026 Final interviews:Friday 28th August 2026 Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Rents & Service Charges as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. These appointments form part of a newly structured finance model and are being made at an important time for the organisation, following organisational change and the creation of a broader, strengthened group structure. This role is one of several new appointments being recruited in phase one of the campaign. The post is important because it supports one of the most technically sensitive and customer-facing areas of housing finance and helps ensure the organisation has the financial expertise, systems and controls required to support customers, colleagues and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in rent and service charge management to take on a visible and influential role within one of the largest housing providers in the West Midlands. The role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, lead a small team and contribute directly to regulatory compliance, customer transparency and financial resilience. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager - Rents & Service Charges and will help ensure that rent and service charge processes are accurate, compliant and transparent. This will include supporting the rent setting process, service charge cycle, data integrity, audit activity, customer communication and continuous improvement. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager - Rents & Service Charges, the Accountant - Rents & Service Charges will support the delivery of accurate, compliant and transparent rent and service charge management, while providing financial insight, operational support and effective leadership across the wider team. This role is focused on supporting accurate rent and service charge management, legislative compliance, customer transparency, audit readiness, data quality, cost allocation and team development. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include Supporting the Finance Manager - Rents & Service Charges in delivering the end-to-end service charge cycle, including budgeting, setting, billing, reconciliation and year-end statements across the Group. Supporting the rent setting process and helping ensure compliance with the Rent Standard and relevant legislation. Helping ensure all rents and service charges are accurate and fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with Finance, ICT and operational colleagues to maintain and enhance the accuracy of rent and service charge data within the housing management system. Making an active contribution to the annual rent letter distribution process and the production of service charge estimates and year-end certificates. Supporting internal and external audit processes relating to rents and service charges, including the timely provision of evidence and responses. Supporting communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Working cross-functionally with Housing, Asset Management and Development teams to ensure cost capture is accurate, complete and reflective of services delivered in respect of service charges. Supporting clear, accessible and timely communication to residents regarding service charge composition, changes and variances. Supporting responses to resident complaints, tribunal cases and audit queries. Supporting continuous improvement in systems, processes and data quality to enhance accuracy, efficiency and value for money. Managing and developing a small team of Assistant Accountants, ensuring high performance, accuracy and continuous improvement. This is a role for someone who enjoys working in a technically detailed and customer-facing area of housing finance. It will suit someone who can combine financial expertise, regulatory awareness, strong data skills and a clear commitment to customer transparency. About You We are looking for candidates who can bring strong technical financial expertise, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You Will Need to Demonstrate A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or a minimum of three years in a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. A minimum of two years' experience working within a rent and service charge setting environment would be highly desirable. A detailed understanding of relevant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and associated service charge consultation requirements, would be highly desirable. Familiarity with the Regulator of Social Housing Rent Standard Guidance would be highly desirable. Technical financial expertise and advanced Excel skills. Excellent awareness of designing and implementing financial controls. Experience of managing teams would be desirable. Experience of working with IT teams to design and implement effective financial processes and automation would be desirable. The ability to work independently and to tight deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and accessible way. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John Lavictoire is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Accountant - Rents & Service Charges Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office Working pattern: 36 hours per week Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026 Final interviews:Friday 28th August 2026 Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Rents & Service Charges as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. These appointments form part of a newly structured finance model and are being made at an important time for the organisation, following organisational change and the creation of a broader, strengthened group structure. This role is one of several new appointments being recruited in phase one of the campaign. The post is important because it supports one of the most technically sensitive and customer-facing areas of housing finance and helps ensure the organisation has the financial expertise, systems and controls required to support customers, colleagues and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in rent and service charge management to take on a visible and influential role within one of the largest housing providers in the West Midlands. The role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, lead a small team and contribute directly to regulatory compliance, customer transparency and financial resilience. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager - Rents & Service Charges and will help ensure that rent and service charge processes are accurate, compliant and transparent. This will include supporting the rent setting process, service charge cycle, data integrity, audit activity, customer communication and continuous improvement. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager - Rents & Service Charges, the Accountant - Rents & Service Charges will support the delivery of accurate, compliant and transparent rent and service charge management, while providing financial insight, operational support and effective leadership across the wider team. This role is focused on supporting accurate rent and service charge management, legislative compliance, customer transparency, audit readiness, data quality, cost allocation and team development. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include Supporting the Finance Manager - Rents & Service Charges in delivering the end-to-end service charge cycle, including budgeting, setting, billing, reconciliation and year-end statements across the Group. Supporting the rent setting process and helping ensure compliance with the Rent Standard and relevant legislation. Helping ensure all rents and service charges are accurate and fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with Finance, ICT and operational colleagues to maintain and enhance the accuracy of rent and service charge data within the housing management system. Making an active contribution to the annual rent letter distribution process and the production of service charge estimates and year-end certificates. Supporting internal and external audit processes relating to rents and service charges, including the timely provision of evidence and responses. Supporting communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Working cross-functionally with Housing, Asset Management and Development teams to ensure cost capture is accurate, complete and reflective of services delivered in respect of service charges. Supporting clear, accessible and timely communication to residents regarding service charge composition, changes and variances. Supporting responses to resident complaints, tribunal cases and audit queries. Supporting continuous improvement in systems, processes and data quality to enhance accuracy, efficiency and value for money. Managing and developing a small team of Assistant Accountants, ensuring high performance, accuracy and continuous improvement. This is a role for someone who enjoys working in a technically detailed and customer-facing area of housing finance. It will suit someone who can combine financial expertise, regulatory awareness, strong data skills and a clear commitment to customer transparency. About You We are looking for candidates who can bring strong technical financial expertise, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You Will Need to Demonstrate A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or a minimum of three years in a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. A minimum of two years' experience working within a rent and service charge setting environment would be highly desirable. A detailed understanding of relevant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and associated service charge consultation requirements, would be highly desirable. Familiarity with the Regulator of Social Housing Rent Standard Guidance would be highly desirable. Technical financial expertise and advanced Excel skills. Excellent awareness of designing and implementing financial controls. Experience of managing teams would be desirable. Experience of working with IT teams to design and implement effective financial processes and automation would be desirable. The ability to work independently and to tight deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and accessible way. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John Lavictoire is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Systems Accountant Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office Working pattern: 36 hours per week Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026 Final interviews: Tuesday 25th August 2026 This is an important time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. The Systems Accountant will play a key role in ensuring that financial systems, data, reporting and controls are robust, reliable and able to support effective decision-making across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong technical financial expertise, advanced Excel capability and a genuine interest in financial systems, reporting, data integrity and process improvement. The role will support the Financial Systems and Reporting Manager and act as an important link between Finance, IT and operational teams. You will help ensure that Housing Plus Group's financial systems are well designed, well maintained and fully aligned to business needs. This will include supporting system configuration, data integrity, reporting development, automation, user support, training, testing, upgrades and continuous improvement across finance-related systems. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the new group became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, with around 33,000 homes and a significant regional presence. The organisation provides good quality, affordable homes for rent and shared ownership, delivers repairs, maintenance and planned improvements, provides care and support services, invests in communities and works in partnership to build new homes and create opportunities. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more social homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating more opportunities for colleagues. The role Reporting to the Financial Systems and Reporting Manager, the Systems Accountant will support the maintenance, development and improvement of Housing Plus Group's core financial systems. Key areas of responsibility will include: Supporting the maintenance, configuration and development of core financial systems, including general ledger, purchase ledger, fixed assets and budgeting tools. Helping maintain system integrity, including chart of accounts structures, workflows, approval hierarchies and master data. Supporting system upgrades, testing and the implementation of new modules or enhancements. Troubleshooting system issues, working with IT and external suppliers to resolve problems promptly. Developing and maintaining financial reports, dashboards and automated outputs to support management accounts, statutory reporting and operational insight. Ensuring data accuracy and consistency across financial systems. Supporting the production of monthly and annual reporting packs, ensuring system outputs are reliable and audit-ready. Assisting with data migrations, reconciliations and validation during system changes or organisational restructuring. Providing day-to-day support to finance and operational users. Developing training materials, guidance and support to improve system capability across the organisation. Contributing to finance transformation and system-related projects, including implementations, integrations and upgrades. Working collaboratively across Finance, IT and operational teams to ensure system changes meet business needs. This is a role for someone who enjoys working across systems, data, finance processes and people. It will suit someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical understanding of how financial systems support organisational performance, control, reporting and decision-making. About you We are looking for candidates who can bring strong financial expertise, systems awareness and a collaborative approach. You will need to demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or a minimum of three years in a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical financial expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Excellent awareness of financial controls and how these are designed and implemented. The ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, IT and operational teams. The ability to work independently and to tight deadlines. A positive approach to change, improvement and new ways of working. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The ability to support the organisation's priorities, culture and purpose. Knowledge of data manipulation products, such as Power BI, would be highly desirable, as would experience of working with IT teams to design and implement effective financial processes and automation. How to apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Systems Accountant Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office Working pattern: 36 hours per week Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026 Final interviews: Tuesday 25th August 2026 This is an important time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. The Systems Accountant will play a key role in ensuring that financial systems, data, reporting and controls are robust, reliable and able to support effective decision-making across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong technical financial expertise, advanced Excel capability and a genuine interest in financial systems, reporting, data integrity and process improvement. The role will support the Financial Systems and Reporting Manager and act as an important link between Finance, IT and operational teams. You will help ensure that Housing Plus Group's financial systems are well designed, well maintained and fully aligned to business needs. This will include supporting system configuration, data integrity, reporting development, automation, user support, training, testing, upgrades and continuous improvement across finance-related systems. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the new group became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, with around 33,000 homes and a significant regional presence. The organisation provides good quality, affordable homes for rent and shared ownership, delivers repairs, maintenance and planned improvements, provides care and support services, invests in communities and works in partnership to build new homes and create opportunities. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more social homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating more opportunities for colleagues. The role Reporting to the Financial Systems and Reporting Manager, the Systems Accountant will support the maintenance, development and improvement of Housing Plus Group's core financial systems. Key areas of responsibility will include: Supporting the maintenance, configuration and development of core financial systems, including general ledger, purchase ledger, fixed assets and budgeting tools. Helping maintain system integrity, including chart of accounts structures, workflows, approval hierarchies and master data. Supporting system upgrades, testing and the implementation of new modules or enhancements. Troubleshooting system issues, working with IT and external suppliers to resolve problems promptly. Developing and maintaining financial reports, dashboards and automated outputs to support management accounts, statutory reporting and operational insight. Ensuring data accuracy and consistency across financial systems. Supporting the production of monthly and annual reporting packs, ensuring system outputs are reliable and audit-ready. Assisting with data migrations, reconciliations and validation during system changes or organisational restructuring. Providing day-to-day support to finance and operational users. Developing training materials, guidance and support to improve system capability across the organisation. Contributing to finance transformation and system-related projects, including implementations, integrations and upgrades. Working collaboratively across Finance, IT and operational teams to ensure system changes meet business needs. This is a role for someone who enjoys working across systems, data, finance processes and people. It will suit someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical understanding of how financial systems support organisational performance, control, reporting and decision-making. About you We are looking for candidates who can bring strong financial expertise, systems awareness and a collaborative approach. You will need to demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or a minimum of three years in a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical financial expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Excellent awareness of financial controls and how these are designed and implemented. The ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, IT and operational teams. The ability to work independently and to tight deadlines. A positive approach to change, improvement and new ways of working. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The ability to support the organisation's priorities, culture and purpose. Knowledge of data manipulation products, such as Power BI, would be highly desirable, as would experience of working with IT teams to design and implement effective financial processes and automation. How to apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Accountant - Investment & Growth (Customer Experience) Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / Hybrid Working (minimum one day per week in the office) Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026 Final Interviews: Wednesday 26 August 2026 This is an exciting time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Investment & Growth (Customer Experience) as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. This is a critical appointment supporting the financial management of asset management and planned programme delivery across Housing Plus Group. The role will help ensure the organisation has the financial insight, controls and business partnering capability required to support customers, colleagues and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong financial reporting, modelling, forecasting and business partnering skills who is looking to develop specialist expertise within asset management, investment planning and long-term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with investment and asset management teams, helping budget holders understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, support business cases and contribute to transformation projects. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the organisation became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, managing approximately 33,000 homes and maintaining a significant regional presence. The organisation provides affordable homes, repairs and maintenance services, care and support services, community investment programmes and new housing developments. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating opportunities for colleagues. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager - Investment & Growth (Customer Experience), the Accountant will play an important role in supporting Housing Plus Group's investment, growth and asset management activities. The role combines financial management, forecasting, modelling, component accounting, business partnering and investment planning responsibilities, helping to ensure financial decisions are supported by accurate information and robust analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with Asset Management, Investment & Growth and Finance colleagues to provide insight, challenge and support across a number of strategically important programmes. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include: Supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts for the asset management business stream. Providing business partnering support to budget holders and operational managers. Supporting planned programme delivery through financial analysis and reporting. Assisting with budget setting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Supporting year-end processes, audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements. Providing financial modelling support for investment decisions and strategic planning. Supporting component accounting and asset-related financial reporting. Preparing information for business cases, service reviews and transformation projects. Supporting financial controls, compliance and governance requirements. Helping improve data quality, reporting accuracy and financial insight. Managing and developing a small team of Assistant Accountants / Finance Business Partners. Supporting continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting. About You We are looking for a finance professional who can combine strong technical financial capability with excellent stakeholder engagement and analytical skills. You Will Need To Demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or a minimum of three years' experience within a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical accounting expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting. Strong financial reporting and analytical capability. Excellent communication and business partnering skills. Experience of working with large datasets and complex financial information. The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. A proactive and solutions-focused mindset. The ability to work independently and meet deadlines. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience of working with Asset Management teams, planned investment programmes or component accounting would be particularly advantageous. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Accountant - Investment & Growth (Customer Experience) Organisation: Housing Plus Group Salary: £49,200 per annum Location: Telford / Hybrid Working (minimum one day per week in the office) Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026 Final Interviews: Wednesday 26 August 2026 This is an exciting time to join Housing Plus Group. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group, the organisation has created a broader, strengthened group structure and is continuing to develop a modern, customer-focused and resilient Finance function. Housing Plus Group is seeking to appoint an Accountant - Investment & Growth (Customer Experience) as part of a wider campaign to recruit six key roles into its Finance function. This is a critical appointment supporting the financial management of asset management and planned programme delivery across Housing Plus Group. The role will help ensure the organisation has the financial insight, controls and business partnering capability required to support customers, colleagues and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong financial reporting, modelling, forecasting and business partnering skills who is looking to develop specialist expertise within asset management, investment planning and long-term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with investment and asset management teams, helping budget holders understand financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, support business cases and contribute to transformation projects. About Housing Plus Group Housing Plus Group is a major housing provider operating across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin. Following the merger of The Wrekin Housing Group and Housing Plus Group in January 2025, the organisation became one of the largest social housing providers in the West Midlands, managing approximately 33,000 homes and maintaining a significant regional presence. The organisation provides affordable homes, repairs and maintenance services, care and support services, community investment programmes and new housing developments. Housing Plus Group's priorities include listening to customers, improving services, investing in existing homes, growing capacity to build more homes, remaining connected to local communities and creating opportunities for colleagues. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager - Investment & Growth (Customer Experience), the Accountant will play an important role in supporting Housing Plus Group's investment, growth and asset management activities. The role combines financial management, forecasting, modelling, component accounting, business partnering and investment planning responsibilities, helping to ensure financial decisions are supported by accurate information and robust analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with Asset Management, Investment & Growth and Finance colleagues to provide insight, challenge and support across a number of strategically important programmes. Key Areas of Responsibility Will Include: Supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts for the asset management business stream. Providing business partnering support to budget holders and operational managers. Supporting planned programme delivery through financial analysis and reporting. Assisting with budget setting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Supporting year-end processes, audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements. Providing financial modelling support for investment decisions and strategic planning. Supporting component accounting and asset-related financial reporting. Preparing information for business cases, service reviews and transformation projects. Supporting financial controls, compliance and governance requirements. Helping improve data quality, reporting accuracy and financial insight. Managing and developing a small team of Assistant Accountants / Finance Business Partners. Supporting continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting. About You We are looking for a finance professional who can combine strong technical financial capability with excellent stakeholder engagement and analytical skills. You Will Need To Demonstrate: A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or a minimum of three years' experience within a senior finance role alongside AAT qualification. Strong technical accounting expertise. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting. Strong financial reporting and analytical capability. Excellent communication and business partnering skills. Experience of working with large datasets and complex financial information. The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. A proactive and solutions-focused mindset. The ability to work independently and meet deadlines. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience of working with Asset Management teams, planned investment programmes or component accounting would be particularly advantageous. How to Apply To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV and a one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, and the value you would bring to Housing Plus Group. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact John Lavictoire John is leading this campaign on behalf of Housing Plus Group and would be pleased to discuss the role, expectations and process in more detail.
Job Title: Head of Finance Consulting Employment Type: Permanent Salary: up to £110,000 per annum + bonus + benefits + car allowance Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite and remainder home working Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join their team as a Head of Operational Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise will be valued. Responsibilities: Develop and implement consulting services to enhance operations efficiently and effectively within the corporate functions. Collaborate with clients to identify challenges and opportunities within their operations. Lead a team of Consultants and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure compliance and relevance in consulting practices. Qualifications and Essential Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field Proven experience in working for a consultancy with a track record of success. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships. NHS Experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to be able to travel to meet key stakeholders across the UK, which will be reimbursed. If you are a dedicated and experienced professional, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Aug 03, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Finance Consulting Employment Type: Permanent Salary: up to £110,000 per annum + bonus + benefits + car allowance Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite and remainder home working Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join their team as a Head of Operational Excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise will be valued. Responsibilities: Develop and implement consulting services to enhance operations efficiently and effectively within the corporate functions. Collaborate with clients to identify challenges and opportunities within their operations. Lead a team of Consultants and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure compliance and relevance in consulting practices. Qualifications and Essential Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field Proven experience in working for a consultancy with a track record of success. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships. NHS Experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to be able to travel to meet key stakeholders across the UK, which will be reimbursed. If you are a dedicated and experienced professional, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
