Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant
Base: Bradford (Hybrid)
Hours: 35 hours / Full-time
Salary: £50,347.00 pa
A high impact role leading financial accounting, reporting, control and governance activity reporting directly to the Head of Finance.
At Habinteg, we are looking for people who care about our mission and want to use their finance skills to make a difference. We value curiosity, teamwork, accountability and a strong work ethic. In return, we offer meaningful work, development, mentoring and the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a supportive, purpose driven organisation.
About the role
Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting under the skin of financial information, strengthening controls and helping businesses make well informed decisions?
At Habinteg, we are looking for a curious, motivated and values led Financial Accountant to play a key role in our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in financial accounting, audit, reporting or control, or someone ambitious and ready to take their first step into a broader financial leadership role.
You will provide functional leadership across financial accounting, reporting and control activities, owning areas such as financial regulations, accounting policies, balance sheet integrity, statutory accounts, regulatory reporting, audit delivery, tax compliance, technical accounting advice and financial governance.
Why this role is a strong development opportunity
- Exposure to senior leaders, committees and Board level reporting.
- Mentoring and support from senior finance colleagues.
- Breadth across technical accounting, reporting, controls, audit, tax, regulatory returns and process improvement.
- A platform to build judgement, confidence and influence in a purpose driven organisation.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and strengthen key financial controls, ensuring income, expenditure and balance sheet activity are accurately accounted for.
- Own and improve financial regulations, policies, delegated authorities and the financial control framework.
- Lead the monthly close process and support the production of accurate, timely management accounts and reporting packs.
- Take a lead role in statutory accounts, audit planning, audit files, external audit delivery and regulatory returns.
- Provide technical accounting advice, including interpretation and application of FRS102, Housing SORP and emerging accounting developments.
- Lead on capital accounting, fixed assets, tax compliance, VAT, CIS and related financial control areas.
- Support process improvement, automation, better use of finance systems and stronger data quality.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and the wider business, bringing clarity, structure and a strong customer focus.
Who we’re looking for
- We are looking for someone who is technically strong, but equally someone who brings the right attitude, behaviours and work ethic.
- Curious and willing to ask good questions.
- Ambitious, with the drive to grow your impact and develop further.
- Collaborative, approachable and committed to working as part of a team.
- Comfortable taking ownership and following issues through to resolution.
- Clear and confident in explaining financial information to non finance colleagues.
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work well in a changing environment.
- Committed to Habinteg’s mission, values and inclusive purpose.
Experience and qualifications
You will be a qualified accountant or equivalent, with experience in financial accounting, financial control, audit or reporting. Experience in housing, property, not for profit or another regulated environment would be helpful, but we are also interested in people with transferable experience and the right mindset.
Why join Habinteg?
At Habinteg, our mission is to create accessible homes and inclusive communities where everyone can live independently. As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the organisation's financial integrity, providing accurate reporting, strong financial control and insightful analysis that supports informed decision-making across the business.
This is more than a technical accounting role. Your work will help ensure that resources are managed responsibly, enabling us to invest in our homes, services and the people who rely on them. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a real difference, and you want to be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, integrity and positive social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date: 31/08/2026
First Interview dates: 04/09/2026 and 07/09/2026
Second interview dates: 08/09/2026 and 09/09/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or the interview process.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship; only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered.
If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the full job description please feel free to contact the HR department: e-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk
Financial Accountant
Base: Bradford (Hybrid)
Hours: 35 hours / Full-time
Salary: £50,347.00 pa
A high impact role leading financial accounting, reporting, control and governance activity reporting directly to the Head of Finance.
At Habinteg, we are looking for people who care about our mission and want to use their finance skills to make a difference. We value curiosity, teamwork, accountability and a strong work ethic. In return, we offer meaningful work, development, mentoring and the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a supportive, purpose driven organisation.
About the role
Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting under the skin of financial information, strengthening controls and helping businesses make well informed decisions?
At Habinteg, we are looking for a curious, motivated and values led Financial Accountant to play a key role in our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in financial accounting, audit, reporting or control, or someone ambitious and ready to take their first step into a broader financial leadership role.
You will provide functional leadership across financial accounting, reporting and control activities, owning areas such as financial regulations, accounting policies, balance sheet integrity, statutory accounts, regulatory reporting, audit delivery, tax compliance, technical accounting advice and financial governance.
Why this role is a strong development opportunity
- Exposure to senior leaders, committees and Board level reporting.
- Mentoring and support from senior finance colleagues.
- Breadth across technical accounting, reporting, controls, audit, tax, regulatory returns and process improvement.
- A platform to build judgement, confidence and influence in a purpose driven organisation.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and strengthen key financial controls, ensuring income, expenditure and balance sheet activity are accurately accounted for.
- Own and improve financial regulations, policies, delegated authorities and the financial control framework.
- Lead the monthly close process and support the production of accurate, timely management accounts and reporting packs.
- Take a lead role in statutory accounts, audit planning, audit files, external audit delivery and regulatory returns.
- Provide technical accounting advice, including interpretation and application of FRS102, Housing SORP and emerging accounting developments.
- Lead on capital accounting, fixed assets, tax compliance, VAT, CIS and related financial control areas.
- Support process improvement, automation, better use of finance systems and stronger data quality.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and the wider business, bringing clarity, structure and a strong customer focus.
Who we’re looking for
- We are looking for someone who is technically strong, but equally someone who brings the right attitude, behaviours and work ethic.
- Curious and willing to ask good questions.
- Ambitious, with the drive to grow your impact and develop further.
- Collaborative, approachable and committed to working as part of a team.
- Comfortable taking ownership and following issues through to resolution.
- Clear and confident in explaining financial information to non finance colleagues.
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work well in a changing environment.
- Committed to Habinteg’s mission, values and inclusive purpose.
Experience and qualifications
You will be a qualified accountant or equivalent, with experience in financial accounting, financial control, audit or reporting. Experience in housing, property, not for profit or another regulated environment would be helpful, but we are also interested in people with transferable experience and the right mindset.
Why join Habinteg?
At Habinteg, our mission is to create accessible homes and inclusive communities where everyone can live independently. As a Financial Accountant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the organisation's financial integrity, providing accurate reporting, strong financial control and insightful analysis that supports informed decision-making across the business.
This is more than a technical accounting role. Your work will help ensure that resources are managed responsibly, enabling us to invest in our homes, services and the people who rely on them. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a real difference, and you want to be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, integrity and positive social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date: 31/08/2026
First Interview dates: 04/09/2026 and 07/09/2026
Second interview dates: 08/09/2026 and 09/09/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates with disabilities. We encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds and experiences to express their interest, and to contact us at recruitment@habinteg.org.uk if you would like to chat or discuss reasonable adjustments for your application or the interview process.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship; only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered.
If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the full job description please feel free to contact the HR department: e-mail: recruitment@habinteg.org.uk
