Management Accounts Assistant - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work from home option

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Counted Recruitment is seeking a Part-time Management Accounts Assistant in Shrewsbury. The role offers 22 hours per week with a flexible working pattern and an option to work from home.

You will join a warm, supportive finance team led by a proactive Head of Finance, with a strong focus on development and collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates will have numerical/analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, and the ability to deliver accurate reporting and meet deadlines in a small

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a financial or office environment.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident with Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work accurately, methodically and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

Communication

Deadline oriented

Team player

Independent worker

Education

AAT qualification / studying

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Financial software

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:

As a Management Accounts Assistant, your main duties include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time.

Ref: BR75856