Assistant Accountant

Rescourcery Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit Housing Association in Lancashire is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate in Accounting & Finance or someone part-qualified in AAT. Key responsibilities include assisting with month-end processes and preparing financial reports. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 – £31,000, full study support for professional qualifications, and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Full study support for professional qualifications

CSR days to give back to the community

Subsidised car parking

Defined pension scheme

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Accounting & Finance seeking your first role.
• Started AAT qualifications and looking for long-term training.
• Values-driven team player passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end process and wider finance function.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Reconcile control accounts and bank accounts.
• Support budget monitoring and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with compliance.
• Provide day-to-day support across the finance team.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Good IT skills

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance or part-qualified AAT

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Overview

Salary: £26k - £31k per year + Hybrid working

Assistant Accountant | Location: Lancashire (3 days on-site, flexible hybrid working)

Are you looking to take your first step into a finance career with a values-led organisation that makes a real difference in local communities?

I am supporting a not-for-profit Housing Association in Lancashire, committed to providing safe, affordable, and sustainable homes. Guided by their values, they put people at the heart of everything they do – and now they are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their supportive Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for:

• A recent graduate in Accounting & Finance seeking your first role in the sector.
• Someone who has already started their AAT qualifications and is looking for long-term training, development, and career progression.

With full study support and structured development, this role is the perfect platform to grow into a confident finance professional.

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with our Management Accountant, you’ll play a key part in supporting the month-end process and wider finance function. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconciling control accounts and bank accounts
• Assisting with budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Supporting the production of financial reports for managers and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with audit and compliance requirements
• Providing day-to-day support across the finance team as required

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Accounting & Finance or part-qualified AAT with ambitions to continue studies
• Strong numeracy skills with attention to detail
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and finance systems
• A values-driven team player who is passionate about making a difference

What is on offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000 – £31,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full study support to complete your professional qualifications
• 25 days annual leave, plus additional Christmas closure
• CSR days to give back to the community
• Subsidised car parking
• A supportive, people-focused working culture where your growth matters
• Defined pension scheme