Management Accounts Assistant - Part Time

Counted Recruitment; Yockleton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work from home option

Job summary

Shrewsbury Housing Organisation is seeking a Part Time Management Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team. The role involves supporting budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting, and assisting with grant claims and year-end close down.

Based in Shrewsbury, this 22-hour-per-week role offers flexible working and the option to work from home. The team emphasises development under a supportive Head of Finance and a warm, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial or office environment.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately, methodically, and to deadlines.
• Comfortable working 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.
• Undertaking a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks and analysis as required.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Excel

Word

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification in progress

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:

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