Chief Systems & Project Accountant


Company:	Plymouth Community Homes
Salary:	from £73,756 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crownhill, PL6 5DH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced finance systems leader ready to drive transformational change? Do you have a track record of implementing finance systems, improving financial processes, and delivering projects that create lasting organisational value?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Plymouth Community Homes and lead the design and implementation of a new finance system while shaping the future of finance reporting, systems, and processes across the organisation.

What you'll do

Lead the implementation of a new finance system.

Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting.

Deliver key finance transformation and change projects.

Develop robust data analysis and reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making.

Ensure strong financial governance, controls and regulatory compliance.

Maximise the effectiveness of financial systems to support organisational performance and growth ambitions.

What we're looking for

Significant experience leading finance systems and transformation projects.

Strong technical accounting, systems and regulatory knowledge.

Proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience working within a complex or regulated environment, ideally housing.

A proactive, innovative approach to improving systems and processes.

A values-driven leader who is passionate about making a positive difference.

Why join PCH?

Your work will have a meaningful impact. As Plymouth's largest social housing landlord, we:

Manage over 16,000 residential and commercial properties.

Employ more than 650 colleagues.

Provide homes and services to around 35,000 people across Plymouth and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a major finance transformation programme within an ambitious organisation that is committed to investing in its people, technology and communities.

Our Benefits

Relocation package available

25 days annual leave, increasing annually to 30 days after 5 years' service.

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Holiday trading scheme.

Flexible and supportive working arrangements.

Professional development opportunities.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply, upload you CV and Supporting statement making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 23rd September

Shortlisting: 24th September

Interviews: TBC

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

John Rees, Head of Finance @ john.rees@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk to arrange a call.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

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