Temporary Assistant Management Accountant

Paying up to £18.00 per hour - we are delighted to be representing our client, who provides specialised housing solutions that allow people to live independently, enabling their ability to thrive. Based in Chorley, Lancashire they are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team.

This is a temporary or T2P job opportunity that offers hybrid working after the initial training period. The working hours are 8.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am - 4pm each Friday.

THE JOB

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 accountabilities:

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.

THE PERSON

You must have experience of working within the housing/property sector and this is essential. You will have experience of working within a finance department with strong Excel skills and good attention to detail. You must be commuteable to Chorley as initially the training is office-based and then after will be a hybrid working model (3 days office-based/2 days WFH.) You will be able to work autonomously and have good communication skills. Experience of Xero would be advantageous but is not essential.

THE BENEFITS

• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance (3 x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme
• Health benefits and cash plan
• Hybrid working (where possible)
• Employee assistance programme
• Long service awards
• Free on-site parking

To be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please apply sending an up to date CV today.

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.