Accountant

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Finance? This role is in the finance department and the financial reporting team, reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager and the Head of Financial Reporting.

The role forms a key relationship between the Director and Heads of Service in providing financial and performance information along with your team. A key element of this is setting the annual budget for the operational areas.

Position: Accountant

Salary: £46,877

Location: 4040 Lakeside, B37 7YN - Hybrid (2 Days Per Week in the Office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts, performance reports, and support budget setting, ensuring strong financial control and accurate reporting.
• Maintain key financial processes including fixed asset registers, audit support, and compliance with accounting standards, legislation, and company policies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, managing workloads, driving efficiency, and ensuring delivery of deadlines across finance functions.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, providing expert financial advice while keeping up to date with legislation and delivering training where needed.

Qualifications and experience:

• 5 GCSE’s Grades A-C (including Maths and English), or equivalent
• AAT qualification or part CCAB qualification or working towards within 12 months
• Experience within an accounting environment preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
• Over 3-year experience of producing management accounts to the timetable with variance analysis.
• Experience of staff supervision (desirable)

Manager’s Quote:

“The financial reporting team is a busy, lively and supportive environment, we have a team of 5 accountants, so you will be joining an experienced team delivering services to the business. Our accountants each manage a small team to support our Operational Directors in delivering and improving their services to customers. You are key to our Director and Heads of Service understanding their financial performance through effective management accounts and budget setting. We are a diverse team, and we are looking to embrace change and improve the efficiency of our services.”

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture: 

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

 We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 1st June 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 9th June or Wednesday 10th June (to be confirmed)

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time.  We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. 

• Proud Corporate Member of WISH - The Network for Women Working in Social Housing
• Citizen Housing is a Disability Confident Employer
• Official Accredited Living Wage Employer