We’re seeking a talented Accountant to support our Financial Controller in managing key financial processes related to sales, disposals, and capital finance. This role offers the opportunity to gain great experience in a diverse and dynamic organisation while working with a high-performing finance team.

Why Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde Group. We own and manage around 120,000 homes, making us one of the largest and most diverse housing and community services providers in the country. The Hyde Group provide neighbourhood services to around 350,000 homes across the country, proudly support our Armed Forces community with their housing needs, and work with critical areas of the public and private sectors, including schools, hospitals, and local councils. We think long term, with a 30-year financial plan we’re committed to creating homes that allow our customers to thrive, enjoy their communities, and reach their full potential. We have a strong balance sheet with publicly listed debt, underpinned by £10bn in assets and we are a regulated by the Regulator for Social Housing.

A Career with Growth Potential

This role offers exposure to complex capital finance transactions and processes, making it an excellent opportunity for finance professionals who want to develop their expertise in property sales, disposals, and capital accounting. With ongoing support for professional development, this role provides a solid foundation, great experience and the potential for future career progression within Hyde’s wider finance team.

Your Role as an Accountant (Capital)

In this role, you will work closely with the Financial Controller, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting key capital finance processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accounting for 1st tranche sales and staircasing sales.
• Assisting with asset disposals accounting.
• Managing retentions accounting.
• Overseeing the PMM month-end process and related accounting.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including Fixed Asset Register (FAR) reconciliations and retentions.
• Managing and responding to queries from the Capital Finance and Sales & Disposals mailboxes.
• Supporting the year-end audit process.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
• Uploading capital finance projects.
• Handling ad hoc financial queries to support the business.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates at various stages in their finance careers, provided they have the right skills and a proactive approach. The ideal candidate will have:

• Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and working towards full qualification, or potentially someone starting on their accounting/finance journey with relevant experience.
• Experience in a capital finance, real estate, housebuilding, or property-related background preferred.
• Prior experience of sales, disposals, and capital accounting processes would be helpful.
• Confidence in handling balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple financial tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

The Benefits of Joining Hyde

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Award-winning flexible benefits package
• Volunteering days to support the causes you care about

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

At Hyde, equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments to support applicants throughout the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. If you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding finance role with room for growth, apply today!