Head of Finance

Castlefield Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to work for a Housing Association based in Preston. This is a permanent position and is an excellent opportunity to join a well established organisation.

Duties

· Ensure monthly management accounts and reconciliation are compiled for the group, its subsidiaries and joint ventures to the agreed timetable and in line with the Group's internal controls. Prepare and present suitable reports to the Group and Subsidiary boards and Audit Committee.

· Coordinate the preparation and publication of the Group's consolidated annual budget and ensure budget books are produced and are profiled comprehensively.

· Ensure all budget holders are trained on budget preparation and budget monitoring and have been provided with the necessary tools to ensure they can effectively monitor their income and expenditure.

· Coordinate the annual consolidated statutory accounts process for the Group and subsidiaries, including the preparation and publication of the statement of accounts, reconciliation to the management accounts, liaison with external auditors throughout their audit, the coordination of management responses and actions for the annual audit letter.

· Ensure compliance with current accounting guidelines and legislation.

· Ensure the timely preparation of the annual service charge statements across the subsidiaries. Working with housing management continually review service charge costs to ensure rechargeable to residents.

· Supervise the workloads and performance of the Financial Reporting Accountant, Accountants and Service Charge Managers.

· Manage all direct reports including regular one to one and team meetings, recruiting, performance management and development.

Please feel free to reply to this email or contact Jack Barnes on 0161 638 8746 or Omari Phillips on 0161 638 8738 to discuss any current needs we can assist with or to find out more about our service.