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Accountant (Development & Sales) x2 - 7954
Accountant (Development & Sales) x2
Role Overview
- Job Title: Accountant (Development & Sales) x2
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week)
- Salary: Starting from £49,502 per annum (regional salary, dependent on experience)
- Grade: 10
- Location: Manchester, Trafford, UK
- Persona: Agile Worker – 20%-40% of contractual hours to be worked from Old Trafford office
- Closing Date: 9th July 2026 (Early applications encouraged as interviews may close earlier)
- Interview Dates: 14th–21st July 2026
About the Role
Join L&Q’s Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance Team and use your accounting expertise to drive strategic impact in the homes sector—helping deliver financial resilience while supporting L&Q’s mission: “High-quality housing for every community.”
You’ll collaborate across Finance, business areas, and stakeholders to:
- Provide insightful financial analysis for decision-making.
- Deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with financial standards and governance.
A chance to balance actuarial precision with real-world social impact—contributing to homes people can be proud of.
Reporting: Finance Manager, Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance Team.
Your Impact
As an Accountant, you’ll take ownership of:
Leadership & Reporting
- Manage designated business areas with accurate, strategic financial services.
- Be a trusted business partner, translating financial data into actionable decisions.
- Support quarterly/monthly reporting, UK GAAP/IFRS compliance, and statutory returns.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct reconciliations, audits, and reconciliations in collaboration with external teams.
- Streamline financial processes, ensuring efficiency, value for money, and controls.
- Maintain financial records and systems, ensuring timely, transparent reporting.
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Key Stakeholder Relationships
- Work closely with Finance colleagues, Business Unit leads, and external auditors.
- Act as a collaborative expert between Finance and operational teams.
Essential Requirements
| Experience | Key Skills | Tools/Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Fully qualified accountant or finalist | ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent | (if final year, specify exams+timeline) |
| 3+ years in business partnering (analysis, reporting under UK GAAP IFRS) | ||
| Year-end audits in a high-volume finance environment | ||
| Analytical & commercial expertise | Budgeting, forecasting, interpreting financial data for cost-saving/impact | |
| Communication & collaboration | Influencing stakeholders successfully, working across departments | |
| Technical proficiency | Advanced Excel proficiency and acquired advanced IT literacy | MS Office, Business Intelligence tools |
✨ Preference: Expertise in property/housing association environments or Unit 4 FP&A systems.
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Desirable
- Familiarity with Unit 4 systems (including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)).
- Prior experience within housing sector or development businesses.
About L&Q
Mission: Build a future where everyone has the opportunity for a safer, more contented life—through modern living spaces, quality homes, and strong communities.
Values:
✅ People-first culture: Our employees’ skills and passion are our greatest asset. ✅ Diversity & Inclusivity: Certified Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) with dedicated Recruitment Advocate support. ✅ Impact-Driven: Housing resolutions rooted in sustainability, transparency, and community success.
Housing Our Path
- 250,000 homes across London, South-East, and North West England.
- Renewable commitments to fix ancient slums, leverage entry-to-market mortgages, and support future generations.
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Benefits Package
🔹 Financial Security: 6% employer contribution to auto-matching pension plan. 🔹 Work-Life Balance: 28 days’ annual leave + 31 days after 1–3 years + standard bank holidays. 🔹 Wellbeing: Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance. 🔹 Giving Back: up to 21 paid volunteering hours yearly. 🔹 Lifestyle Perks: Gym subsidy, employee assistance programme, festival/cultural experiences. 🔹 Flexibility: Enabled by core/agile working policies (20%-40% WFH at Old Trafford).
Application & Accessibility
💬 Reasonable adjustments: Contact us at lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk to request accommodations during the process.
📌 Fair Application Policy: Applicants who previously experienced regret within 12 weeks cannot reapply during this advert.
Start building your career with us—shape the finance behind life-changing housing solutions. Apply now!
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