Financial Accountant
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 60000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Oldham, Greater Manchester, ol11bb |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4776121_1772613863 |
Summary
Your new company
Your new company are one of the UK's largest providers of affordable housing, responsible for managing more than 65,000 homes.
Your new role
In your new role you'll be responsible for managing a broad range of tax activities, drawing on your experience in industry or practice and your strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation to ensure full compliance and keep up with ongoing changes. You'll handle the understanding, analysis and communication of Corporation Tax, CIS and VAT matters, including partial exemption. While overseeing the preparation and submission of related returns. A key part of your job will involve working with external advisors, coordinating and cataloguing their requests to ensure smooth delivery of information. You'll also apply your technical expertise in the preparation of statutory financial statements, carry out reconciliations, and maintain high attention to detail as you prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with experience in tax, strong knowledge of UK tax rules, and confidence working with Corporation Tax, CIS or VAT. You should be comfortable working with external advisors, supporting financial statements, and handling reconciliations. Attention to detail, good prioritisation, and a proactive, problem solving mindset are essential. Strong communication skills, solid Microsoft Office ability, good customer service, and demonstrating the organisation's behaviours will help you thrive.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a supportive organisation where you can grow your skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and make a real impact. You'll benefit from a collaborative team environment, opportunities to develop professionally, and the chance to work across a wide range of financial and tax responsibilities. Alongside this, you'll receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000, along with the wider benefits and progression opportunities the organisation offers.
What you need to do now
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