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Job summary
A leading housing services provider in the UK is seeking an organized Assistant Accountant to support its finance team. This role involves preparing accounting entries, aiding in budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate has an AAT qualification or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on service in a housing environment. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a customer-focused finance role, preferably within housing or a large multi-site organisation.
- Strong understanding of service charge legislation and housing finance processes.
- Willingness to travel occasionally across UK locations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post accounting entries including re-codes, re-charges, accruals, and pre-payments.
- Review and report on service charge and revenue variances with insightful commentary.
- Support the annual budgeting process, providing guidance and training to operational teams.
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Role: Assistant Accountant
Location: Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary:Up to £29,000 per annum
Contract: Perm
Are you an organised, detail-focused finance professional eager to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team, providing essential accounting support to our rented and extra care housing services.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and post accounting entries including re-codes, re-charges, accruals, and pre-payments
- Review and report on service charge and revenue variances with insightful commentary
- Support the annual budgeting process, providing guidance and training to operational teams
- Provide first-line finance support and training to operational colleagues via various communication channels
- Prepare balance sheet and fund account reconciliations in line with deadlines
- Help operational managers develop financial management skills through proactive support and advice
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Work collaboratively with the wider finance team and contribute to continuous process improvements
What We’re Looking For
- AAT qualification (or equivalent experience) or willingness to undertake study
- Experience in a customer-focused finance role, preferably within housing or a large multi-site organisation
- Strong understanding of service charge legislation and housing finance processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Excel and IT skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Willingness to travel occasionally across UK locations
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate, customer-focused finance team
- Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in a respected organisation
- Supportive working environment with flexible working options
- Make a real difference supporting retirement housing services
- Competitive salary and benefits
Ready to advance your finance career and contribute to an organisation that values customer service and continuous improvement? Apply now to join us as an Assistant Accountant.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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