Financial Controller - Part-Time - Yorkshire - £50,000 FTE (£25,000 for 2.5 days per week) - 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Want to use your finance expertise to make a positive impact in people's lives?
If you're passionate about using your financial skills to support vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities rather than just corporate bottom lines, and are looking for a role with reduced hours, but without reduced seniority then keep reading
You'll be joining
Highstone Housing Association
- a specialist provider of supported housing - at a pivotal moment in their journey. After responding to regulatory challenges head-on, they're building a stronger organisation that truly puts residents first.
Working just
2.5 days per week
, you'll have the flexibility many senior finance professionals crave whilst tackling genuinely meaningful project work that will shape the organisation's future.
This is a hybrid role based out of the Barnsley office, but with flexibility to work from home partially.
What You'll Do
Leading the finance team of a specialist housing association, working directly with the Managing Director to strengthen systems, processes, and regulatory compliance. You'll prepare management accounts, lead the annual rent setting process, and take ownership of the audit process.
This isn't just bookkeeping - you'll optimise Sage 50 systems, implement purchase order processes, and serve as Deputy Society Secretary. Every improvement you make directly impacts the quality of life for residents with complex care needs.
What You'll Need
* CCAB qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW) or equivalent MAAT could also be considered
* Experience with statutory accounts preparation and audit management
* Strong Sage 50 and systems optimisation skills
* Regulatory compliance experience (RSH knowledge advantageous)
* Housing association or supported housing background preferred
* Ability to work effectively in a small team environment
Why This Role Matters
You'll be instrumental in ensuring Highstone delivers on their mission to provide quality homes for some of society's most vulnerable people. Your work will help secure the organisation's future whilst improving outcomes for residents with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
The role offers genuine project-based variety - from treasury management to insurance oversight, procurement to governance support. You'll see the immediate impact of your work in improved systems and stronger financial foundations.
Where You'll Be Working
Highstone Housing Association manages approximately 300 units of supported housing across Yorkshire. Based from their Barnsley head office with hybrid working flexibility, you'll be part of a small, committed team.
What's In It For You
A Salary of £25,000 for the 2.5 days per week (FTE of £50,000) initially an 18 month FTC with potential to be extended beyond this.
Benefits include 18 days annual leave (including bank holidays and pro-rated for 0.5 FTE), potential for additional hours during peak periods, and the satisfaction of knowing your expertise directly supports vulnerable adults in achieving independent living.
Ready to make your finance skills count for something that matters?
Apply now
Broster Buchanan is working exclusively with Highstone Housing Association on this appointment. We're committed to finding the right person who shares their values and can support their important mission.