Your new company A large Northwest housing association with an excellent hybrid working policy. 1-2 days per month office based. Your new role Reporting to the CFO with two direct reports, this is a 14-month maternity cover job responsible for financial reporting and rents and service charges. Duties and responsibilities include : Lead the development of the group's policies, procedures and processes to ensure best practice Deliver the annual audited financial statements for the group, whilst maintaining relationships with external auditors. Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring financial controls Lead the rents and service charge team, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met Support the group's advisors to ensure full tax compliance Lead financial reporting and rents and service charge teams What you'll need to succeed ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified accountant with experience operating in a senior finance position within the social housing sector. Working knowledge of the latest accounting standards - IFRS102 Strong understanding of best practice in financial control What you'll get in return 14 month maternity cover FTC Hybrid working, 1-2 days per month in the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays