Group Development and Fixed Asset Accountant

Your tasks

*Length: Permanent** We are looking for an experienced Group Development & Fixed Asset Accountant to take ownership of development finance and fixed asset accounting across the organisation. As the go-to specialist for housing development finance, the Group Development & Fixed Asset Accountant will help drive informed decision-making, strengthen financial controls, and ensure risks are managed effectively throughout the development lifecycle.

• Monitor and report on the performance of the Groups development profile ensuring that actions are taken to manage or mitigate any deviation against plans
• Support the development strategy by providing analysis on risk, return and financial viability
• Work closely with Development teams to identify accounting, VAT and tax implications at appraisal and feasibility stage
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, maintaining a strong customer-focused approach
• Advise on and coordinate business change initiatives, highlighting risks, system impacts and training requirements
• Monitor regulatory and accounting developments, assessing and communicating potential business impacts
• Prepare monthly Fixed Asset reconciliations, ensuring alignment with system balances and supporting year-end reporting
• Use financial data and trend analysis to identify opportunities to improve Development Accounting services
• Lead, coach and support the Fixed Asset team, promoting high performance and continuous development
• Develop, maintain and regularly review Fixed Asset policies and procedures
• Manage short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasting, ensuring data remains accurate and robust.
• Ensure all capital expenditure and capitalised costs are accounted for in line with company policy and accounting standards

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Housing Association or Social Housing sector experience
• Experience of managing a development finance function in a service driven, regulated environment
• A recognised accountancy qualification
• Excellent IT skills and an analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills