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John brings considerable experience and expertise in all aspects of social housing finance to Buzzacott having worked alongside registered providers identifying potential financial issues and optimising their operating environments. He was the secretariat of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Working Party, the National Housing Federation representative on the Social Housing Pension Scheme’s Employee Group and previously a member of the Sustainability Reporting Standard’s ESG Steering Group.
John also has strong relationships with investors, banks, regulators, credit rating agencies, politicians and government departments helping to set policy and promote best practices in accounting, tax, treasury, corporate finance, pensions, risk management, financial regulation and compliance.
Commenting on his appointment, John said: “There is a desperate shortage of auditors in the social housing sector and Buzzacott continues to invest and build its capabilities in supporting registered providers. The firm has a terrific reputation that extends across social housing and real estate, and the charities, education and not for profit sectors and is working to become one of the leading auditors to registered providers.
“Its collaborative approach to the sector is valued by housing associations with a methodology designed to identify areas of risk and opportunity, providing actionable insights and a pathway to improvements. After 14 years with the National Housing Federation, I am looking forward to building and developing my career further at Buzzacott.”
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Hugh Swainson, Partner and Housing Associations lead at Buzzacott said: “We are thrilled by John’s decision to join the firm. We know John well and his experience and expertise in the financial management of registered providers is unrivalled. He will be a real asset to us and our clients, and we look forward to the contribution he will bring.”
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Buzzacott is proud to be recognised as a National Housing Federation Sector Supplier through our support with audit, accounting, financial, tax and other advice. You can find out more about our services for housing associations here.
Recognising the unique challenges faced by housing associations, Buzzacott is planning a sector-specific event, sharing advice on VAT, tax and other aspects of financial governance. Our speakers will include Socrates Socratous (VAT Partner), Luke Savvas (Tax Partner) and John Butler (Assistant Manager). You can register your interest in this event now by completing the form below and keep your eyes peeled for more information about this event in the coming weeks.
If you’re a Housing Association or registered provider in need of support with your audit and assurance requirements or are interested in our upcoming event, complete the form below and get in touch with our team today.
Housing association and social housing audits
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Hugh Swainson
Audit and assurance for charities
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Social businesses
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22 February 2024
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