Management Accountant

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social housing sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on strategic finance projects while making a positive social impact. The ideal candidate will have strong financial skills and experience in the social housing sector, contributing to the development of a new finance function during a period of growth.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

7% employer pension contribution

Onsite parking

Excellent public transport links

Qualifications

• Qualified, part-qualified or QBE Management Accountant.
• Experience in social housing sector or Registered Provider is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts and budgeting.
• Prepare VAT returns and support compliance requirements.
• Work closely with governance, risk, and compliance teams.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Financial Analysis

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Xero

Sage

Dynamics

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant - Social Housing Hybrid 40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits

Location: Hybrid - 1 to 3 days/week in Salford Office (Greater Manchester)

Are you a skilled Management Accountant with a passion for creating social value? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your expertise helps shape communities?

We're working with a Registered Provider (RP) housing association in Greater Manchester, seeking a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the development of a newly formed finance function during a period of rapid organisational growth.

This is a hybrid, flexible role with excellent exposure to strategic finance, regulatory compliance, and collaborative project work. It's an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives through finance.

The Role:

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, evolving environment. You'll support the Head of Finance with:

Monthly management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis

Financial forecasting and reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Year-end audit prep and liaison with external auditors

Maintaining ledgers, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations

Preparation of VAT returns and support with compliance requirements

Developing dashboards, KPIs and supporting wider financial insights

Ad hoc projects such as systems improvement, audit preparation, and controls review

You will work closely with the governance, risk and compliance teams to strengthen the organisation's internal controls and improve transparency.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified, part-qualified or QBE Management Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Strong Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., Xero, Sage, Dynamics)

Confident communicator who can explain numbers to non-financial colleagues

Knowledge of VAT and regulatory frameworks

Experience in the social housing sector or a Registered Provider is highly desirable

Based within commuting distance of Salford

Benefits & Offer:

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 1-3 days per week in the Salford office

Pension: 7% employer contribution

Leave: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown)

Parking and transport: Onsite parking and excellent public transport links

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a values-led organisation that's growing its affordable housing portfolio. You'll join a supportive team with the freedom to shape reporting tools, enhance systems, and create long-term impact.

Apply today quoting #(phone number removed)