Assistant Accountant

Wrekin Housing Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wrekin Housing Group is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant on a fixed-term basis (up to 18 months) to join the Finance team in the Telford/Stafford area. The role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and year-end activities, delivering timely, accurate information for effective decision-making.

You will work with the team to prepare management accounts, support budget holders, and assist with audit preparation while developing strong relationships across the

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• An understanding of financial controls and their importance in supporting good financial governance.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring variances are investigated, understood and clearly explained.
• Support budget holders with high-quality financial information and insights for informed decision-making.
• Assist with year-end procedures, including audit preparation, working papers and liaison with external auditors.
• Contribute to the production and maintenance of financial reports to monitor business performance.
• Support the annual budget-setting process with budget holders and provide clear financial guidance.
• Prepare in-year forecasts, identify financial risks and opportunities, and help manage budgets.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, reliable and aligned with organisational objectives.

Skills

Excel

Financial controls

Time management

Analytical

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Salary: £35,837.74

Location: Telford or Stafford

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term – up to 18 months

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role is key to supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and meaningful financial information that enables effective decision-making and contributes to the sound financial management of the Group.

Working closely with the Finance team, you will assist in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes while developing strong relationships with budget holders across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Financial Management and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring variances are investigated, understood and clearly explained.
• Support Accountants in providing budget holders with high-quality financial information and insight to aid informed decision-making.
• Assist with year-end procedures, including audit preparation, completion of working papers and liaison with external auditors.
• Contribute to the production and maintenance of financial reports to support effective business performance monitoring.
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning: Support the annual budget-setting process, working collaboratively with budget holders and providing clear financial guidance and advice.
• Assist in preparing in-year forecasts, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and supporting budget holders in managing budgets effectively.
• Help ensure financial information is accurate, reliable and aligned with organisational objectives.

What we're looking for:

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• An understanding of financial controls and their importance in supporting good financial governance.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

What we can offer:

• 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days) and bank holidays.
• Option to join our contributory pension scheme.
• Access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About Us:

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours: Own it – make it happen, Improve it – move things forward, Live it – show understanding and compassion. We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

Our Inclusive Culture:

The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.

Closing details:

Closing date: 2nd October

Interview Date: 8th October

We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.