Assistant Accountant

Moat Homes; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing provider in Dartford is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will assist with monthly reporting and financial performance. Key qualifications include AAT or part-qualified status, along with strong Excel skills. Offering a salary range of £31,065 - £38,831 per annum based on experience and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Employee benefits video available

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills are essential.
• Organised and motivated with good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly performance reporting process with high-quality financial information.
• Prepare management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with audits.
• Work directly with budget holders to challenge costs and identify efficiencies.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial systems skills

Good communication abilities

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £31,065 - £38,831 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Dartford/Agile

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly performance reporting process, working closely with Accountants and budget holders to provide high-quality financial information that drives better business decisions.
• Prepare management reports, carry out balance sheet reconciliations, support budget and forecast preparation, and assist with system improvements and audits.
• Work directly with budget holders, helping to challenge costs and identify efficiencies.
• Be detail-oriented, proactive, and confident with Excel and financial systems.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Organised and motivated with good communication abilities

Application

To apply: Complete our application form in full via our careers website. We use anonymous recruitment and do not accept CVs, so please provide as much detail as possible in your application. Tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

Who we are

We provide homes across London, Sussex, Kent and Essex. Our financial strength puts us in a good position to rise to challenges and plan for the future. Our purpose is to "open doors to better lives for our customers". We strive to be customer pioneers, providing a great customer experience.

We were recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, based on colleague feedback.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role where you'll make a real impact.

In return, you'll receive

Excellent benefits. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com)

Want to know more about Moat?

Follow us on social media to see the latest updates and hear from our employees: Instagram: @moathomes | Facebook: Moat Homes

Important dates

Ready to make an impact? Apply by 11pm Monday 29th September 2025. Interviews will be held in person at our Dartford office on week commencing 6th October 2025. We may close the advert early if interest is high. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]