Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant on an initial 6-month FTC to join our incredible finance team. There is also a genuine opportunity for this role to transition into a permanent Accountant position as the finance team structure evolves.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys getting stuck into core finance processes while supporting a team through change.

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk's housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We've had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

Please note, this role is on an initial 6 month FTC (with potential to be made permanent).

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with statutory accounts preparation
• Assist in responding to audit queries
• Review and approve payments
• Prepare and post month-end journals
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end reporting
• Perform bank reconciliations and update cash flow actuals
• Provide fixed asset support
• Support a finance system upgrade project, including testing

About You:

• Experience in a similar Accountant / Finance role
• Strong understanding of month-end processes
• Confident working with reconciliations and journals
• Comfortable supporting audits and statutory reporting
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Experience with system implementations or upgrades is a bonus

Benefits

What's in it for you?

At Freebridge, we're appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• An Annual Salary of: £35,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure
• Pension Scheme: A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We're happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.