Assistant Management Accountant

Plus Dane; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing organization in Knowsley is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial processes and reporting for the Finance Business Partnering team. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 GCSEs including maths, strong numeracy, and IT skills, as well as a customer-focused approach. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits including 35 days' annual leave, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave

Company pension scheme with 9% contribution

Opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including mathematics.
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy, and accuracy.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update standard monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Support forecasting and budgeting activities.

Skills

Numeracy

Customer focus

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs including mathematics

AAT qualified or pursuing accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about numbers and eager to make a real difference in a team that supports communities across Merseyside and Cheshire? Join Plus Dane as an Assistant Management Accountant and help shape the future of social housing finance.

As Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Finance Business Partnering team and the wider Homes Team. You'll help produce financial information for budget holders, assist with month‑end accounts, and contribute to the smooth running of financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and update standard monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including journal input and data analysis.
• Support forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Manage day‑to‑day financial administration and respond to finance queries.
• Tailor finance reports to meet business needs and provide a flexible, responsive service.
• Contribute to the development of finance system capabilities and continuous improvement.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, statutory accounts, and regulatory returns.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including mathematics.
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy, and accuracy.
• Customer‑focused approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, especially Excel, and ability to quickly learn finance systems.

Desirable

• AAT qualified or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Familiarity with double entry bookkeeping and accruals accounting.
• Commercial focus and awareness of sector and regulatory developments.

About Plus Dane

Plus Dane provides homes and services to over 30,000 people across Merseyside and Cheshire. Our aim is to tackle social inequality by enabling individuals and communities to thrive and our customer team is at the heart of what we do.

Working with our customers really does change people's lives and if you want to make a difference Plus Dane is the place to be!

We live by our values of working together, achieving for our customers, taking ownership, and having the opportunity to learn and grow.

Working conditions

This is a permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Albert Dock office in Liverpool with flexibility to work across various locations in the region.

Benefits

You’ll be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and a great benefits package, including 35 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. This includes a 3‑day Christmas closedown between Christmas and New Year and you have the option to buy up to 5 extra days annually.

You’ll also benefit from a company pension scheme where we contribute 9%, and colleagues can contribute anything from 3% upwards. We’re committed to our people’s wellbeing, recognised through our accreditation by the Wellbeing Charter and supported by an excellent management team, wellbeing champions, and mental health first aiders.

We actively encourage personal development, with plenty of opportunities to progress your career and access ongoing training, including formal qualifications.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We are aiming to hold interviews prior to the Christmas period. If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know.