Interim Assistant Accountant (9-Month Contract) – Hybrid

South Lakes Housing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lakes Housing in Manchester is seeking an Interim Assistant Accountant to cover a 9-month maternity contract in the Central Finance team. The role covers month-end reporting, payroll, ledgers, banking and audit support, with strong bookkeeping and variance investigation requirements.

You will work with colleagues and external contacts, manage deadlines, and support statutory accounts and audits. Experience in charity sector helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience producing and analysing financial information.
• Sound double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and work independently or within a team.
• Clear communication skills.
• Experience within a charity would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, balance-sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
• Prepare management accounts and finance reports.
• Complete VAT returns and reconcile control accounts.
• Review and reconcile UK payroll including journals.
• Process invoices, payments and aged debtor/creditor reports.
• Reconcile bank, supplier, customer, expenses and corporate card transactions.
• Support statutory accounts, grant audits and external audits.
• Respond to finance queries and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial analysis

AAT Level 3-4

Excel skills

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3-4

Job description

South Lakes Housing in Manchester is seeking an Interim Assistant Accountant to cover a 9-month maternity contract in the Central Finance team. The role covers month-end reporting, payroll, ledgers, banking and audit support, with strong bookkeeping and variance investigation requirements.

You will work with colleagues and external contacts, manage deadlines, and support statutory accounts and audits. Experience in charity sector helpful but not required.