Accountant

Single Homeless Project

London

About The Role
We are seeking a talented and meticulous Accountant to join our growing Finance team, playing a vital role in supporting Single Homeless Project's (SHP's) mission to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness in London. As the organisation continues to expand and diversify, this is an exciting opportunity to ensure our financial systems remain robust, efficient and capable of supporting the vital services we deliver.
In this role, you will take ownership of maintaining accurate accounting records and shaping processes that improve the way we work. You will lead on setting service charges across our schemes, manage and update financial data within the rents system, and oversee complex reconciliations across balance sheet control accounts and bank statements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will bring clarity and insight to financial information, helping teams to make better decisions that directly impact the lives of our clients.
This is a role where your skills will grow alongside SHP's ambition. For an experienced accountant with strong knowledge of service charge setting, a passion for working with data and an ability to communicate financial information clearly, it offers the chance to develop your career while making a tangible difference. By joining us, you will not only strengthen your expertise but also play a key part in driving SHP forward and ensuring we can continue to create lasting change for homeless Londoners.
About You
Part-qualified (CCAB) accountant, working towards full qualification, with demonstrable experience across all core accounting functions.
Strong background in preparing statutory accounts, meeting year-end timetables, and applying FRS 102 (with knowledge of Charity SORP 2015 desirable).
Experienced in rent accounting systems within a social housing setting.
Proven ability to manage staff, lead teams, and foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Skilled in producing clear, accurate reports with both statistical and financial insights.
Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, able to collaborate effectively across disciplines and meet tight deadlines.
About Us
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important Info
Closing Date: Friday 29th August at midnight
Interview date: Monday 8th and Wednesday 10th September online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team – please click ‘apply' now to become our Accountant -we'd like to hear from you!
Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
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Posted 2025-08-25

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