Diligent Chartered Accountants for Housing Associations in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for housing associations across the UK, from small community-based providers to large registered social landlords. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles Housing SORP reporting, RSH compliance, grant accounting and financial planning for housing associations and individual board members.
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Accounting Built for Registered Social Housing Providers
Housing associations face accounting challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Housing SORP reporting, RSH Accounting Direction compliance, social housing grant treatment, component accounting for property, rent void tracking and regulatory returns all demand advisors who know how registered providers operate.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with community benefit societies, charitable housing associations, local housing companies and developing providers across England, delivering structured financial support for housing associations and individual board officers. Every regulatory return and RSH filing is handled accurately.
Helping Housing Associations Meet RSH Obligations
Housing associations need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares Housing SORP accounts, social housing lettings segmentation, grant income schedules, component depreciation records and financial planning, giving boards clear visibility over rental income, maintenance costs and regulatory obligations.
Whether you manage general needs housing, supported living, shared ownership or a mixed portfolio, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your structure, keeping the association and individual board members covered on all reporting obligations.
Our Accounting Services for Housing Associations
We offer a full range of accounting, audit and advisory services for housing associations, designed around the demands of RSH compliance, grant accounting and registered providers operating across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Housing Associations Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of Housing SORP, RSH and grant accounting.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with housing associations.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Housing Associations Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports housing associations and social housing providers throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to housing associations nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions board members, finance directors and housing association officers ask about specialist accounting.
How are housing association accounts prepared?
Accounts follow FRS 102 and the Housing SORP with additional RSH Accounting Direction requirements. They include social housing lettings segmentation, grant disclosures and value for money reporting.
How is social housing grant accounted for?
Government grants are recognised using the performance or accrual model under FRS 102. Grants fund property development and amortise over component useful lives. Treatment significantly affects balance sheet values.
What is component accounting for properties?
Housing properties are split into components such as roofs, kitchens, bathrooms and heating. Each has a separate depreciation life. Component replacements are capitalised while routine repairs are expensed.
What regulatory returns must be filed?
Providers must submit annual accounts to RSH within six months, Financial Viability Accounts returns and statistical data via NROSH+. The Governance and Financial Viability Standard sets ongoing compliance requirements.
How is rent income reported?
Rent receivable is computed net of void losses and segmented between general needs, supported housing, shared ownership and other social housing categories as required by the Accounting Direction.
Can ABM support housing associations nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves housing associations across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to community providers, charitable associations and developing landlords.