Finance Systems Accountant

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Date Posted 24/07/2025

Application Closing Date 14/08/2025 23:59

Hours 36 per week. 9-month contract

Salary £50,000 per annum

Location Salford

Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.


As part of our Finance team, you’ll be responsible for system and data integrity, supporting the accuracy of financial reporting to the organisation. You’ll be the technical lead on the finance system and drive the business to use IT systems to improve automation and efficiencies.

This role will support the delivery of a proactive and high-quality financial service which will require collaboration across the business, to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships.


Why ForHousing?

Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

What you’ll be doing:

Being the technical support for the finance system implementation project, ensuring UAT and system configuration is completed effectively and to the deadlines.
Driving the business to maximise the use of IT systems and continually evaluate process automation to drive efficiencies across the team.
Liaising with the MRI and One Advanced teams to ensure the timely and satisfactory resolution of system issues that affect the integrity of the financial reporting and the finance system implementation project.
Ensuring accurate and timely recording, processing, and reporting of transactions within ForHousing’s financial system and integration with other systems.
Supporting colleagues with process reviews to improve efficiency through software solutions.
Supporting the Finance team to build dashboards and reports for month-end reporting.
Providing real time and dynamic advice and analysis as a trusted advisor to drive effective decision making.
What we’re looking for:

Qualified or part-qualified Accountant – ACCA/ACA or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in a Finance System Accountant role.
Excellent data analysis, interpretation, reporting, and presenting skills.
Effective communications skills and great attention to detail.

ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.


If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk


Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application volumes.

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