Finance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + generous benefits

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Posted by: Peter O'Sullivan, Hays Senior Finance

The Organisation

The Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS) provides housing and support for retired Methodist ministers and their families across the UK. Rooted in a Christian ethos of care and compassion, MMHS manages a national portfolio of properties and is committed to ensuring its residents feel secure, respected, and supported in retirement.

MMHS operates with an annual income of approximately £5.7 million, primarily from investments, charitable activities, and donations. Excitingly, new initiatives are planned for 2026, including enhanced wellbeing support and a new area of mission to address needs in the wider world.

The Role

MMHS is seeking a Finance Manager to lead on the production of monthly management accounts, financial forecasting, and day-to-day financial operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, ICT and Investments, you’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to operate as a number two to the Director and gradually increase your skillset.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting year-end financial statements

- Supporting budget holders with forecasting and financial planning

- Managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed asset registers

- Overseeing cashflow, banking, and investment transactions

- Supporting the audit process and ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements

- Contributing to process improvements and financial reporting enhancements

The Person

You’ll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with approx. five years’ experience in a finance or accountancy setting. If you're currently working in audit or accountancy practice and considering your first move, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You’ll be confident working independently, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a broad range of financial responsibilities.

You’ll bring:

- Strong Excel and IT skills

- A proactive, diligent approach to problem-solving

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders

- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support others

Experience in housing or the third sector is desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for You

MMHS offers a generous benefits package and a supportive working culture, including:

- Up to 16% employer pension contribution

- 4x salary life cover and critical illness cover

- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with tenure, plus 3 discretionary days over Christmas

- Flexible start and finish times

- Learning & development budget

- Season ticket loan and contribution towards eye tests/glasses

How to Apply

This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance. For a confidential discussion or to request the full job pack, please get in touch via LinkedIn or email.

Advert closing: 13th Ocobter

Shortlisting: 15th October

Interivews: 21st and 22nd October

Contact information

Methodist Ministers Housing Society

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