Transition Accountant Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary Salary: £45,091 - £48,226 FTE Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed)

Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in Somerset for a Transition Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support a major merger with a local authority, playing a key role in ensuring financial readiness for this transition. This will include supporting the design and implementation of systems, structures, and processes across both companies, and stabilising operations post-transition.

Key Responsibilities

Lead finance transition & go-live readiness: Plan and deliver all finance activities for transition, including cutover, opening balances, risk management, and hands-on support during go-live and stabilisation. Oversee financial systems & reporting: Redesign chart of accounts, support system configuration, data migration, and ensure robust reporting, audit, and compliance frameworks. Establish budgeting, controls & governance: Implement budget structures, reporting, financial controls, reconciliations, and ensure strong accountability across stakeholders. Drive stakeholder engagement & knowledge transfer: Collaborate across teams, provide training and guidance, support operational continuity, and deliver clear documentation and handover for business-as-usual.Candidate Criteria Qualified finance prof...