Development Accountant

Development Accountant Salary: £35,394 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Location: Ipswich / Hybrid Ref: IP398 At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Development Accountant to join our Finance team and support the continued success of Orwell Homes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, improving processes and building strong relationships across an organisation. You'll play a key role in providing accurate financial information that supports decision-making, alongside managing housing development accounting, financial reporting and compliance activities. What you'll be doing As Development Accountant, you will:

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts for Orwell Homes Limited.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Manage housing development accounting, including monthly Work in Progress (WIP) and Assets Under Construction (AUC) schedules.
• Maintain housing stock balances, ensuring additions, disposals, component accounting and staircasing transactions are accurately recorded.
• Provide financial support and guidance to the Development team, helping them understand and manage budgets effectively.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns and undertake balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support systems improvement projects, ensuring finance requirements are considered and new solutions deliver business value.
• Manage corporate credit cards, Volopa cards and petty cash processes, including associated journals and reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team. About You We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience working within a finance environment.
• Possesses strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Is confident using Excel and financial systems.
• Produces accurate work with exceptional attention to detail.
• Can build positive working relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Takes ownership, works collaboratively and looks for opportunities to improve processes and services. Person Specification Qualifications
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (grades A-C / 9-4) - essential
• Working towards or willingness to work towards accounting qualification is desirable unless an equivalent qualification has been obtained or qualified by experience - essential Why Join Orwell? You'll be joining a values-led organisation where your contribution directly supports the delivery of homes and services that make a difference to people's lives. In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience and be part of a supportive team committed to continuous improvement. Before applying, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities, and requirements. More benefits of joining TeamOrwell: As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person‑centered support, you'll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role:
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme. Applications Closing date: 8th October 2026 Interview Dates: W/C 12th October 2026 For full details, we encourage you to review the full job description attached to vacancy page. Please note that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this vacancy at this time and therefore kindly request no agency submissions. Before applying… Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role. Apply with Confidence We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk. Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the Privacy Notice - https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/privacy-policy/ By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice – https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/ privacy-policy/consent to the processing of your data as part of this application. For more information and career guidance, check our career hub.