Full job descriptionGroup Development and Fixed Asset Accountant
Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £68,000 - £72,000
Length: Permanent


We are looking for an experienced Group Development & Fixed Asset Accountant to take ownership of development finance and fixed asset accounting across the organisation. As the go-to specialist for housing development finance, the Group Development & Fixed Asset Accountant will help drive informed decision-making, strengthen financial controls, and ensure risks are managed effectively throughout the development lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities
*Monitor and report on the performance of the Groups development profile ensuring that actions are taken to manage or mitigate any deviation against plans
*Support the development strategy by providing analysis on risk, return and financial viability
*Work closely with Development teams to identify accounting, VAT and tax implications at appraisal and feasibility stage
*Partner with stakeholders across the business, maintaining a strong customer-focused approach
*Advise on and coordinate business change initiatives, highlighting risks, system impacts and training requirements
*Monitor regulatory and accounting developments, assessing and communicating potential business impacts
*Prepare monthly Fixed Asset reconciliations, ensuring alignment with system balances and supporting year-end reporting
*Use financial data and trend analysis to identify opportunities to improve Development Accounting services
*Lead, coach and support the Fixed Asset team, promoting high performance and continuous development
*Develop, maintain and regularly review Fixed Asset policies and procedures
*Manage short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasting, ensuring data remains accurate and robust.
*Ensure all capital expenditure and capitalised costs are accounted for in line with company policy and accounting standards


Key Requirements
*Housing Association or Social Housing sector experience
*Experience of managing a development finance function in a service driven, regulated environment
*A recognised accountancy qualification
*Excellent IT skills and an analytical mindset
*Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


Should you be interested in this vacancy, please don’t hesitate to apply immediately.