Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North West, with 35,000 properties across the region.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 400 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads, we’re here to make a real difference.

At Onward we’re working towards creating positive spaces, which extends to not only to the communities we serve but to our workplaces being positive spaces that are open, diverse and inclusive.  Onward is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation in every aspect of our work. 

We are looking for an Accountant (1 post) to join our Finance Team.

The Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Senior Management Accountant in providing a wide range of financial services including monthly management reporting, performance reports, statutory reports and budget production.

Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of annual statutory financial accounts for all legal entities and Group including supporting schedules within agreed deadlines and in accordance with relevant Accounting Standards. Assisting in the delivery of management information reporting service to a high standard and within prescribed timescales, working with the Systems Manager to create and develop management information reports which aide Business Partner teams in supporting budget holders effectively manage and monitor their budgets.

In order to be successful you should have significant experience of working in finance and should be Association of Accounting Technician Qualified or CCAB part qualified or equivalent and working towards an Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CCAB, CIMA)

All posts are recruited to the recruitment salary and movement to the confirmed salary is based on successful completion of a 6 month probation.  As well as a competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement, we offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including a health cash plan, pension scheme and personal development.

Due to Covid-19, we have adapted our working arrangements under government guidelines and Safe Systems of Work.  Discussions around the current working arrangements and Safe Systems of Work specific to the role will take place during the interview process. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to Covid-19 and the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on HumanResourcesTeam@onward.co.uk and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.