Twenty Fifth Avenue Housing is seeking an organised and detail-focused Compliance / Accounts Officer to support our Birmingham operations.
This is a varied role combining financial administration and property compliance, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records while helping to ensure our properties meet key compliance requirements across gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos and legionella.
You will work closely with colleagues, managing agents, contractors and auditors across our Birmingham portfolio, including properties managed by Escada and BSH.
About the Role
As Compliance / Accounts Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring that our Birmingham operations are both financially accurate and compliance-ready.
You will maintain financial records, support reconciliations, budgeting and reporting, while also monitoring property compliance documentation and certification. You will ensure records are accurate, current and readily available for audit and management purposes.
This position would suit someone with a finance background who also has experience or working knowledge of property compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounts and financial records for Birmingham operations.
- Reconcile accounts and support budgeting and financial reporting.
- Monitor property compliance requirements, including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos and legionella.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance registers.
- Monitor certificates and documentation to ensure records remain current and audit-ready.
- Liaise with managing agents, contractors and auditors on finance and compliance matters.
- Produce finance and compliance reports for management.
About You
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing responsibilities across both finance and compliance.
Essential
- AAT Level 3 qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
- Minimum of two years' experience in a finance or accounts role.
- Working knowledge of property compliance, including gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos and legionella.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Desirable
- Experience working within social housing or the charity sector.
- Experience managing property compliance across multiple sites.
- Understanding of financial arrangements involving managing agents.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £30,000 – £36,000 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing housing organisation
Why Join Twenty Fifth Avenue Housing?
At Twenty Fifth Avenue Housing, you'll have the opportunity to work in a varied role where your contribution directly supports the financial integrity, safety and compliance of our housing services.
As our Birmingham operations continue to develop, you'll work with colleagues and partners across the organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to improving our systems, processes and service delivery.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Twenty Fifth Avenue Housing is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities in employment.
Safeguarding
A DBS check will be required where applicable. Twenty Fifth Avenue Housing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
