The role Are you a detail‑driven finance professional looking to build your career in external reporting? We're looking for a proactive and collaborative accountant to join our External Reporting team, supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring the integrity of balance sheets across a diverse group of companies. Reporting to the Financial Controller - External Reporting, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, meeting external reporting requirements, and working closely with stakeholders across the business. Based at our Farringdon office, this role offers the flexibility of hybrid working alongside the opportunity to be part of a high‑performing, supportive finance team. If you enjoy working with complex financial data, take pride in accuracy and compliance, and want exposure to group and subsidiary reporting in a professional, customer‑focused environment, this could be the ideal next step for you. What you'll need: Experience Thorough understanding of financial transactions from books of prime entry to financial statements Experienced user of financial database ledger systems A working knowledge of current financial reporting standards Able to present financial information in a meaningful way for users. Skills Experience of reconciling financial accounts Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Good oral and written communication skills Sound analytical skills for evaluating issues and identifying possible solutions. Ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines Qualifications Qualified or finalist professional qualification in accounting (eg ACCA, CIMA) or relevant experience in an accounting environment Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 Shortlisting: W/c 23rd February 2026 Interviews: W/c 2nd March 2026 Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.