Treasury Accountant

Treasury Accountant
Salary: £58,973 + excellent benefits
Location: High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid working: Minimum of two days per week in the office and three days per week from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At Lifestone Homes, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the role

We are looking for a Treasury Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team and play a key role in managing the organisation's treasury activities, financial reporting and cash position.

Working closely with the Treasury Manager, you will help manage the Group's loan portfolio, monitor cash flow, maintain banking arrangements and support treasury reporting. You will work with internal and external stakeholders including lenders, valuers, auditors and treasury advisors, helping ensure the organisation remains financially robust and compliant with all treasury obligations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with treasury experience who is looking to develop their career within a complex and dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of treasury integration activities and monitor progress against plans

• Manage the Group's day‑to‑day cash position in line with treasury policies and procedures

• Arrange loan drawdowns and ensure notice requirements are met

• Monitor compliance with loan agreements, covenants and internal treasury requirements

• Manage interest and loan repayments to funders

• Ensure surplus cash is invested in accordance with treasury policies

• Lead on treasury month‑end activities including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare quarterly treasury reports for Board and Treasury Committee review

• Maintain bank accounts and ensure mandates remain up to date

• Coordinate property valuations and support security charging activities

• Complete covenant reporting and treasury reconciliations

• Support the preparation of lender returns, regulatory returns and financial forecasts

• Provide treasury information for regulatory submissions, including quarterly and annual returns

• Support the arrangement of new funding facilities and banking relationships

• Deputise for the Treasury Manager when required

Our expectations

• Accurate management of the Group's cash position and treasury activities

• Timely and accurate treasury reporting to management, Board and Treasury Committee

• Full compliance with loan covenants and funding obligations

• High‑quality regulatory and lender submissions

• Strong management of banking and treasury administration processes

• Effective forecasting of interest payable, interest receivable and cash flow requirements

• Positive relationships with lenders, valuers, auditors and other key stakeholders

• Delivery of accurate financial information to support decision making

About you

Essential

• Previous experience working within a treasury environment

• Experience managing bank accounts, mandates, electronic banking interfaces and KYC requirements

• Experience preparing daily cash flow forecasts and monitoring daily cash positions

• Experience managing loan drawdowns and surplus cash investments

• Technical accounting experience including journals, accruals and reconciliations

• Strong understanding of treasury operations and their impact on the wider business

• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired

• Experience working within the social housing sector

• Experience managing a housing association loan portfolio

• Experience of regulatory reporting and lender returns

• Experience supporting treasury or corporate finance activities within a large or complex organisation

Benefits

At Lifestone Homes, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, finances and work-life balance.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days

• 30 days annual leave from day one for Head of Service, Assistant Director and Director roles

• Christmas closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year

• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

• Annual performance bonus scheme, recognising individual contributions and achievements

• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity and paternity benefits

• Health Cash Plan with support for everyday healthcare costs, virtual health services, gym discounts and free cover for up to four dependent children

• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing

• Flexible and hybrid working, helping you balance work and personal commitments

• £200 annual flexible benefits allowance to spend through our benefits platform

• Generous sick pay and income protection cover

• Essential car user allowance and business mileage payments for eligible roles

And that's just the beginning! We also offer:

• Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with electric and hybrid vehicle options

• Funded training, professional qualifications and apprenticeships

• Two paid Giving Back Days each year to support local communities and charitable causes

• Up to 5 days paid carers leave

• Up to 5 days paid emergency childcare leave

• Paid professional membership or subscription (one per year)

• Peer recognition and reward programme

• Sabbatical opportunities for eligible colleagues

• Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation

• Modern office facilities, including free parking and EV charging where available

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 03/11/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.