Management Accountant - Capital & Repairs

Management Accountant - Capital & Repairs

East London, E14

£42,609 - £45,594 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Would you like to be at the forefront of improving the customer experience for residents?

Tower Hamlets Homes sits in the heart of London’s East End; Managing over 20,000 homes in the borough. We believe our residents deserve the very best from us. We are proud to be the Chartered Institute of Housing Landlord of the Year and holders of the 2019 Inclusion and Diversity Pioneer UK Housing Award.

Here at THH we go beyond delivering basic management services to achieve our vision of creating thriving, safe, and sustainable neighbourhoods where residents can be proud of their homes, respect one another and realise their potential.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious finance professional to join the busy Finance Team in our high-performing organisation. The role is based in our newly refurbished offices near Canary Wharf. Qualified or part qualified (CCAB), with first class communication and analytical skills you will be someone that enjoys building relationships, influencing decision making and adding value to service delivery.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone with the drive and passion to apply existing knowledge and skills whilst developing their Finance career. The role is one of two management accountants that report to the Finance Manager, and has the support of an assistant management accountant. The right candidate will add real value to the organisation through their positive engagement with key stakeholders in the business. This high profile area of Capital and Repairs is responsible for over £50m of expenditure per annum, delivering a day to day repair and maintenance service and a significant programme of planned improvements to our stock and to our estates. .

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, excellent interpersonal skills and, whilst prior team management experience is not essential, the appointed candidate will be expected to demonstrate leadership attributes and a desire to lead a team.

The role’s key responsibilities are to:

• Monitor the delegated budgets for Capital and Repairs by interpreting data to provide key financial information in these areas
• Provide timely financial management information to support the management team of the repairs contractor, and the in-house team that monitors their work, ensuring proper controls are followed and timely information is supplied
• Develop relationships with project managers, ensuring an understanding of the progress of the projects, ensuring forecasts are realistic, and challenging them on key deliverables where needed
• Running month end reports, delivering monthly management accounts and reporting packs to produce budgets and forecasts

   

This role is perfect for someone with a strong appetite for financial analysis and technical data. Furthermore, experience of Capital Accounting and working in a program team is essential. A background in local councils or housing associations will be beneficial.

Our offer to applicants:

In return for you choosing to work with us, we will offer you a range of great benefits, including: 

• 26 days’ paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays;
• A fantastic career-average pension scheme;
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Your voice heard through our staff forum and networking groups for women and LGBT staff;
• Newly refurbished offices, with free tea & coffee
• Interest-free season ticket loans;
• Amazing benefits and discounts from high street retailers and restaurants

   

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form.