Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Burnley seeks a part-qualified accountant to provide financial insight and support within a collaborative finance team. This role is perfect for someone who values purpose alongside performance in a hybrid working environment. Key responsibilities include producing management accounts and partnering with operational teams. Excellent benefits include a salary up to £47,500, pension, and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Pension & Life Assurance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid (3:2) and flexible working

Healthcare plan

Discounted memberships

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified and/or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.
• Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Partner with operational managers to provide financial advice.
• Support forecasting and cashflow management.

Skills

Strong management accounting experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Collaborative and analytical mindset

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Salary: up to £47,500 + excellent benefits Location: North West (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 remote)

Join a purpose-driven housing group making a real difference in local communities. As part of a collaborative finance team, you'll provide trusted financial insight to help guide operational and strategic decisions across housing, community, and support services. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or finalist accountant who thrives in a values-led organisation where people and purpose matter as much as performance.

Why join?

This is a chance to use your financial expertise in a role with real social purpose. You'll be part of a supportive team in an organisation that invests in its people, values balance and wellbeing, and delivers services that truly improve lives across the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and operational finance reports.
• Partner with operational managers to interpret performance, set realistic budgets and provide financial challenge and advice.
• Support forecasting, cashflow management and balance sheet reconciliation activities.
• Contribute to statutory accounts and ensure compliance with internal controls and external reporting standards.
• Help improve and streamline finance systems and processes.
• Provide guidance and support to an Assistant Accountant.

About you

• AAT Level 4 qualified and/or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a housing, not-for-profit or multi-entity environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• Collaborative, analytical and organised with a genuine commitment to making a difference.

Benefits

• Salary to £47,500
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid (3:2) and flexible working
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted memberships
• Health & wellbeing programme

*We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.*