About the role

  • Management Accountant responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a social housing landlord. Ensuring compliance while driving process improvements and automating reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare individual budget-holder management reports in line with FRS 102 and Housing SORP.
  • Produce monthly management accounts for the Business Partnering team and other stakeholders, within agreed deadlines ensuring accuracy and relevance for analysis and commentary is clear and actionable.
  • Apply consistent accounting treatment for transactions within monthly management accounts, aligned with statutory reporting requirements.
  • Prepare reconciliations for more complex expense codes in line with FRS102/SORP/audit requirements.
  • Review reconciliations prepared by assistant accountants.
  • Prepare journal postings in line with FRS 102/SORP.
  • Review journal postings prepared by assistant accountants.
  • Use financial systems effectively to produce accurate reports and support automation where possible.
  • Contribute ideas for improving reporting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and insight.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes by maintaining relevant data and templates.

Requirements

  • AAT qualified as a minimum with recent experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in preparing management accounts and reconciliations.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and analytical ability.
  • Good IT and financial system skills, particularly Excel.
  • Experience of providing on-the-job guidance and support to others.
  • Initiative and proactivity to deliver excellent service and drive process improvements.
  • Strong understanding of FRS 102 and Housing SORP.
  • Knowledge of financial systems and reporting requirements.
  • Right to Work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
  • A standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

  • Salary from £37,125 up-to £40,580 per year depending on experience (Pay Award due in April)
  • Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
  • 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy and sell annual leave
  • Training, development, and qualification opportunities
  • Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
  • Corporate health scheme membership
  • Hybrid working with free parking onsite
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Local gym membership discounts.
  • A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Job title

Management Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

£37,125 - £40,580 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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