Job Description

Job Title: Balance Sheet Accountant

Location: Birmingham (Adhoc travel when needed)

Type: 3-5 Months

Salary: £53k - £55k

Type: Contract

Job Purpose:

Sellick are currently recruiting a Balance Sheet Accountant for a housing association, who will be responsible for overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate records for the Group's fixed assets. This role supports the year-end financial statements and audit process and manages two direct reports.

Key Responsibilities: Balance Sheet Accountant

Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation, collaborating to resolve discrepancies.

Fixed Asset Register: Maintain the integrity of the housing and non-housing asset register, ensuring capitalisation aligns with accounting standards.

Month-End Journals: Prepare journals and run depreciation routines.

Statutory Accounts & Audit: Assist with annual accounts preparation and support audit processes.

Regulatory Returns: Assist with the preparation of statutory data returns.

Financial Controls: Ensure financial controls are effective and improve efficiency.

Team Management: Lead and develop a motivated team, ensuring high standards of performance.

VAT Return Support: Assist with VAT return production and submission Person Specification:Balance Sheet Accoutant

Financial controls and safeguards

Fixed asset accounting, ideally in social housing

Complex financial systems Desirable:

Understanding of FRS 102 and Housing Statement of Recommended Practice

Knowledge of VAT submission requirements We encourage interested candidates to apply immediately for this great opportunity. If you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact our Derby office for a confidential discussion.

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