Title
Accountant (Development & Sales) x3
Contract Type
Permanent, Full‑time, 35 hours per week
Salary
Starting from £49,502 per annum (regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade
10
Reporting Office & Working Location
Manchester, Trafford
Persona
Agile Worker: 20%‑40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date
12th May 2026
Interview Dates
20th‑22nd May 2026
Benefits
* Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
* 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
* Non‑contributory life assurance
* Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
* Lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
*Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks)
Responsibilities
* Deliver accurate management accounting services, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for designated business areas.
* Act as a business partner, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision‑making and operational performance.
* Prepare and review annual budgets, quarterly reports and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards and governance requirements.
* Perform monthly reconciliations, maintain financial records and systems, and liaise with external auditors during audits.
* Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency, value for money and continuous improvement in financial processes.
Qualifications
Essential:
* CCAB Qualified Accountant or Finalist (registered and expected to complete finals within 6 months).
* Proven and demonstrable business partnering experience, management reporting, interpretation of UK GAAP and IFRS and year‑end audits within a busy Finance team.
* Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with ability to produce budgets, forecasts and interpret financial data for decision‑making.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience in business partnering and influencing stakeholders effectively.
* Advanced Excel skills and strong IT literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and business intelligence tools.
Desirable:
* Experience in a property business or housing association environment
* Familiarity with Unit 4 systems (including FP&A)
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and have introduced our Recruitment Advocate scheme to ensure a fair, transparent and consistent hiring process.
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