Interim Statutory Accountant

Job Advertisement:
Financial Accountant (Statutory Accounts) - 6 Months FTC

Are you a skilled Financial Accountant with a passion for precision and a commitment to excellence? Our client, a prominent organisation in the housing industry, is on the lookout for a talented individual to join their team as a Financial Accountant (Statutory Accounts) on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of statutory accounts while working in a dynamic environment.

Location: Liverpool (with some travel to St Helens/Warrington)

Start Date: Early February 2026

Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

As the Financial Accountant, you will be at the forefront of the year-end process, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Year-End Process: Manage the timetable and tasks, ensuring all milestones are met for the production of statutory accounts in line with FRS
  102 standards and Housing SORP.
• Producing Financial Statements: Prepare compliant statements for the group and subsidiaries, adhering to all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Liaising with Auditors: Act as the key contact for external auditors, providing necessary information and resolving queries to ensure a seamless auditing process.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to deliver exceptional service and maintain strong relationships.
• Compliance and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulatory standards, and corporate risk management frameworks.

What We’re Looking For:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Proven experience in financial reporting and group accounting,
• Strong knowledge of FRS
  102
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage change effectively.
• High IT literacy and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a knack for developing practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and health and safety compliance.
• A passion for delivering value for money and achieving efficiencies.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping financial practises within the housing sector.
• Growth: Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment committed to professional development.
• Diversity: Work in a culture that values fairness and equality, ensuring everyone is treated with respect.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay.

Join our client in delivering excellence in financial accounting – your future starts here.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.