Assistant Management Accountant (Direct Costs)

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave (+Bank holidays)

Job summary

Portus Supported Housing is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for the Swinton Hybrid team. You will support direct costs, cash management and month-end reporting, helping to embed positive change across the finance function.

This role involves budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and liaising with budget holders to provide insightful financial commentary and ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse direct costs by scheme for inclusion in Service Charge Accounts.
• Complete regular bank and treasury reconciliations and support effective cash management.
• Work with the Customer Team to reconcile void recharges and analyse performance against budget.
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and detailed cash flow reporting.
• Liaise with budget holders and other departments to resolve queries and provide financial insight.
• Assist with statutory accounts, year–end audit and rent ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate banking discrepancies and unidentified transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, processes and reporting.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant Swinton Hybrid – Up to GBP43,000 + Benefits

Portus Supported Housing is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (BeST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing. Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation. Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus manages 2,340 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living.

As Portus looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus continues to provide safe, stable homes where people can live with confidence, dignity and independence.

We are looking to recruit to the role of Assistant Management Accountant looking after direct costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse direct costs by scheme for inclusion in Service Charge Accounts.
• Complete regular bank and treasury reconciliations and support effective cash management.
• Work with the Customer Team to reconcile void recharges and analyse performance against budget.
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and detailed cash flow reporting.
• Liaise with budget holders and other departments to resolve queries and provide financial insight.
• Assist with statutory accounts, year–end audit and rent ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate banking discrepancies and unidentified transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, processes and reporting.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self–motivated and confident working on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference. More important than qualifications is your mindset we want someone who will take ownership, spot opportunities for improvement and bring ideas that will enhance and develop the role over time.

Benefits

• Up to GBP43,000
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (+Bank holidays) increasing by 1 days per completed year of service to 30 days