Assistant Accountant

Eastlight Community Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastlight Community Homes seeks an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team, responsible for financial reporting and maintaining fixed asset records. With a permanent, full-time position, the role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits. Join a leader in social housing committed to inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

Group stakeholder pension plan

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant of £200

Trailblazing family leave

BHSF healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register.
• Ensure accurate VAT recording and analysis for fixed assets.
• Support month-end, year-end reporting, and budget preparation.

Job description

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Supporting the Finance Manager in delivering effective financial assistance to the assets and development teams, including maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate VAT recording and analysis for fixed assets and development spend, and providing reliable financial information and analysis.

The role involves maintaining accurate fixed asset records, supporting month-end and year-end reporting, assisting with budget preparation and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with VAT and asset management procedures. Additionally, the role requires building strong cross-departmental relationships, supporting financial projects, and contributing to the overall efficiency and professionalism of the Finance team.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £35,374 per annum
• Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please [e-mail]

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Closing Date: Friday 27th June at 11:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 4th July 2025 in person at our Braintree hub