Management Accounts Assistant – Part Time

Transaction Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment is assisting a well-established housing organisation in Shrewsbury to recruit a Part Time Management Accounts Assistant. The role offers 22 hours per week with flexible working and the option to work from home, supported by a friendly finance team.

You will help with budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting, contribute to year-end close and final accounts, and handle a range of day-to-day accounting tasks, grant claims and statutory returns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial or office environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and Word with good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work accurately, to deadlines and both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting across the business.
• Contribute to the year-end close down process and the preparation of final accounts.
• Undertake a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks and analysis as required.
• Assist with the preparation of grant claims and statutory/statistical returns.
• Deliver clear financial reporting to internal teams.
• Support the development of financial systems and controls.
• Provide cover for colleagues during annual leave and sickness periods.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Deadline adherence

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or working towards relevant qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Business

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established housing organisation based in Shrewsbury as a Part Time Management Accounts Assistant with a salary of £36,000 FTE. Known for its lovely, close-knit team and a genuinely supportive Head of Finance, this business offers a warm and welcoming environment for someone looking to build their finance career. The team is keen to welcome someone into the role by mid-September, so early applications are encouraged.

Main Duties

• Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting, and reporting across the business
• Contributing to the year-end close down process and the preparation of final accounts
• Undertaking a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks and analysis as required
• Assisting with the preparation of grant claims and statutory/statistical returns
• Delivering a responsive, helpful service to internal teams through clear financial reporting
• Supporting the ongoing development of financial systems and controls
• Providing cover for colleagues during annual leave and periods of sickness

Location / Office / Culture

This part time role is based in Shrewsbury, working 22 hours per week. The company offers flexible working along with the option to work from home, making it a great fit for someone looking for a good work-life balance. You’ll be joining a lovely, supportive team with a Head of Finance who genuinely invests in your development.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a financial or office environment
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Confidence using Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work accurately, methodically, and to deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• AAT qualified, or working towards a relevant qualification
• Previous experience of budget monitoring and reporting
• Experience with financial or ERP systems

Why Join the business

• A lovely, welcoming team environment
• Fantastic support from a hands-on Head of Finance
• Flexible, part-time hours (22 per week)
• Option to work from home
• A genuine opportunity to develop your finance career

Ref: BR75856