Interim Assistant Management Accountant

We are currently working to fill an Interim Assistant Management Accountant role in Chorley for a growing Housing Association:

• 6-month contract (with the possibility of becoming permanent),
• Hybrid working with 1-3 days in the office,
• Negotiable rate based on experience.
• Interviews to take place in the first week of January.
• Start date as soon as possible.

The Assistant Management Accountant supports the Finance Manager in managing financial data, improving financial processes, and ensuring accurate, timely services to both internal and external clients. Key tasks include overseeing weekly payments, assisting with month-end closures, preparing draft management accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and contributing to process reviews and improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial Operations:Review payment runs, manage month-end journal postings, monitor purchase orders, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Reporting:Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, VAT returns, and provide financial insights to managers for effective budgeting.
• Process Improvement:Lead projects to streamline financial systems, ensure accurate recording of service charges, rents, and leases, and monitor value-for-money against budgets.
• Audit & Compliance:Prepare reports, support audit processes, and maintain compliance with internal policies and standards.
• Corporate Responsibilities: Maintain customer focus, align with the organisations mission and values, complete development programs, and adapt to changes in workload.

Requirements:

• Must have experience with the responsibilities outlined above.
• Minimum 2-3 years of social housing experience.
• Experience with Xero is preferred but not essential.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.