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Junior Financial Accountant

Luton, UK
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Company: THE HOUSING NETWORK

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £35000 per annum

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! We are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

We are looking for a Junior Financial Accountant to join the business during an exciting period of rapid growth, as the company continues to invest in new systems and strengthen its financial controls to support ongoing success. This is a varied position where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable operating in a changing financial landscape, with the support of an experienced leadership team.


Collaboration is key to success in this role. You will work closely with colleagues across the finance function and the wider business, building strong relationships to drive the best outcomes. If you're a Junior Financial Accountant looking to develop your career in a fast paced environment, this could be for you!

What you'll be doing

  • Support production of month end reporting from Trial Balance.
  • Continually assess and review financial processes to ensure they are "fit for purpose" and ask the "why".
  • Assist in the preparation, review, and timely resolution of balance sheet reconciliations, proactively identifying and investigating variances
  • Contribute to the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and statutory deadlines
  • Oversee and review sales invoice process every month.
  • Partner within the business to problem solve in real time.
  • Partner with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on project-led workstreams.
  • Act as a role model within the business and champion the values that are agreed to be core to our corporate purpose and culture.
  • In addition to the above, the role may involve other tasks and activities that reasonably relate to managing the properties and supporting the resident.

What you'll receive

  • Salary £35,000
  • 23 days of annual leave
  • Blue Light Card
  • Referral programme
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