Are you interested in bringing your skills to a sector that makes a real difference in people’s lives?

About CDS

CDS exists to provide, support and promote co-operative and community-led housing so that more people can live and work in co-operative ways. We are the country’s largest provider of governance, financial and housing management support to small housing co-operatives, we are a small social landlord in our own right and we are innovating new routes to grow community-led housing in England. Our work is values-led, people-focused and grounded in accountability.

The opportunity

In this role, you’ll be one of three Accountants, carrying out a variety of vital duties for CDS and our clients. These may include:

• Helping CDS and our clients make informed financial decisions through accurate, timely reporting and clear analysis;
• Leading rent and service charge accounting;
• Preparing management reports, budgets and forecasts; or
• Keeping reconciliations and fixed asset records accurate.

Working closely with budget holders and clients, you’ll bring numbers to life and help them understand their financial position. You’ll also maintain effective financial controls, support audits and statutory returns and supervise and develop our Assistant Accountant.

About you

You’re studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or an equivalent. You bring experience in management accounting, financial reporting, rent and service charge accounting and preparing budgets or forecasts. You have advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability and excellent attention to detail. You’re organised, reliable and able to meet competing deadlines, with the confidence to explain financial information clearly to colleagues and clients. You take ownership, act with integrity and look for ways to improve processes. You can support and develop a junior colleague; previous supervisory and social housing experience would be an advantage.

Our values

We recruit and develop people who live our values every day: Unity, Trust, Intention, Impact, Collaboration, Communication and Kindness. If these reflect how you work, we’d love to hear from you.

Working here

We offer genuine flexibility (hybrid working with access to our SE1 office) and opportunities to learn and develop alongside a competitive benefits package.

Inclusion

We are working to be an anti-racist, inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value challenge, learning and different perspectives in all our work.

Closing Date: Monday, 9th November 2026 at 8am

Interviews: Thursday, 19th November 2026 (in person at our Central London offices)