Senior Group Accountant

Are you experienced in Management Reporting and Budgeting?We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Group Accountant - Integration to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) on a fixed term contract until the end of June 2026. You'll be based from our head office in Basingstoke, combining office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.SNG is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.The RoleReporting into the Head of FP&A, you'll be responsible for leading on the delivery of robust management information across the merged SNG business, providing sound financial advice. You'll work across the business to deliver both operational and financial information, ensuring that the prime book of accounts is reflective of all the activities of the business.This role will champion and lead on development of reporting and continually seek ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness to help SNG meet its strategic goals. Responsibilities include:Compiling consolidated budgets across SNG for reporting on a monthly and annual basis, ensuring full understanding of key financial and non-financial drivers of budget by working closely with key business partners across SNGWorking with the Head of FP&A to develop reporting packs, primarily for Budget, including key metrics to ensure the ‘story' of SNG numbers is clearly depicted and highlights understanding of Risks and Opportunities, being prepared to answer any questions raisedSupporting the production of monthly SNG consolidated management reporting, ensuring information from across the business is accurate and received in a timely mannerLiaising closely with relevant teams across the business to ensure SNG's financial and non-financial metrics remain pertinent and are consistently and accurately reportedEnsuring the accuracy of the Group's combined General Ledgers, ensuring that effective procedures are in place and all errors are identified and correctedIdentifying and driving forward process and reporting improvements to facilitate improved business insights, enabling leadership teams to enhance their understanding of the key drivers of performance in the overall SNG businessProviding support for, and leading where appropriate, the development and management of systems and processes that deliver co-ordinated, accurate financial management information to the group business as a wholeWhat we need from youYou'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable experience in a similar senior accounting role, ideally within a large or complex organisation. A good understanding of relevant legislation and accounting principles for Housing Associations is highly desirable, but not essential. You'll also need:Proven track record and knowledge of financial analysis and appraisal, budgeting and forecastingTo be commercially minded, able to take a broader strategic view of the business whilst also maintaining attention to detail where necessaryExcellent stakeholder management skills, demonstrating effective communication and ability to influence or add challenge to senior stakeholdersTo be a self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, proactively seeking ways to make improvements to systems and processesStrong, clear working knowledge of processes and controls surrounding financial accounting and management account preparation, including detailed report writing and analysisA strong, clear working knowledge of management information report writing and design, including detailed variance analysisKnowledge of methods to monitor the quality of data and identify issues, propose resolutions and follow through with actions to resolveExperience in traditional and modern ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills would be advantageousYour BenefitsWe have some great benefits at SNG, including:25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering daysGenerous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salaryOptions for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness coverWellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP serviceAt Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr