Assistant Management Accountant

Tilia Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK housebuilding market is seeking an accounting support professional to join its group finance team. The successful candidate will manage daily accounting tasks, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and customer-focused organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

26 days holiday with additional bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACCA/ACA/CIMA, in training, or willing to train.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar accounting role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles.
• Enter financial transactions into internal databases.
• Assist in preparing financial statements for multiple entities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Part-qualified in ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Bonus Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

Aim of the role

To support the group finance team in managing daily accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the smooth operation of accounting activities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles
• Enter financial transactions into internal databases
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of ledgers and journals
• Update cash books and perform bank reconciliations regularly
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations periodically
• Assist in preparing financial statements for multiple entities
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements, source system records, and ledgers
• Assist in the preparation of group management accounts
• Support the preparation of financial statements for multiple entities
• Provide support for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including ONS reports
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and support during audit processes
• Support general finance tasks such as raising purchase orders, creating recharge journals, and raising invoices
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Respond promptly to financial inquiries from senior management
• Perform other related duties as required

About You

• Part-qualified in ACCA/ACA/CIMA, in training, or willing to train
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar accounting role preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and systems
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes are ambitious, customer-focused housebuilders committed to putting people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering high standards in design, build quality, and customer service.