Job Description

Sureserve provide market leading compliance and energy services across the UK, with close to 5000 employees working from over 30 offices.

Sureserve is a trusted partner for housing associations, local authorities, and residents, delivering high-quality compliance and energy services. Our focus on energy efficiency, safe and compliant homes, and enhanced quality of life makes us a leader in the industry. With nationwide reach, regional expertise, and a commitment to excellent service, we are well-positioned to support our clients now and in the future.

of role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Finance team at Sureserve Compliance Electrical.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the financial records across multiple group entities, supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet control, statutory compliance, and process improvement initiatives. You will contribute to the timely delivery of management reporting so that Operations can review performance well in advance of month-end close and support the upcoming Budget 2027 cycle and FY2026 audit.

This role is ideally suited to a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced accountant looking to develop their technical accounting knowledge, gain exposure to Business Central, and contribute to a growing and evolving finance function.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• First rate communication skills, able to develop and maintain relationships

• Flexible and adaptable, with a ‘can do’ attitude

• Ability to work to deadlines whilst paying attention to the detail

• Previous experience in a Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role. Should have a strong understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end accounting processes, VAT accounting.

• Part qualified or qualified by experience

• Knowledge of MS Business Central desirable but not essential

• Essential: Ability to travel to office location with limited access to public transport

What We Offer:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include:

• Competitive salary

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000’s retail discounts

• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family

• Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family

• Bike2Work scheme

In addition, the role offers:

• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000’s retail discounts

• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family

• Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family

• Home & Electronics – salary sacrifice purchase scheme

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Reasonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact.

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

The information given above is intended to provide an understanding and appreciation of the workload of the job and its role within Sureserve. The job description outlines the main purposes in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive.

You may be required to carry out other duties in order to commensurate with the post. This will not change the character or purpose of the post but will be necessary to maintain high standards of business practice. The post-holder will be expected to participate in developing Sureserve Quality Standards.

This job description, through Business reasons, may be altered from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Company.