Assistant Management Accountant

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card access

Wellbeing programme

Orwell Academy training

Recognition awards

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association Ltd is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. You will support management accounts, forecasting and budgeting, providing accurate and timely financial information to inform business decisions.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation, maintain accruals and prepayments, assist with year-end processes and monthly reconciliations, and help deliver reliable management accounts to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working within a finance environment.
• Possesses basic book-keeping knowledge.
• Has knowledge of Housing Association finance.
• Is confident using Excel and financial systems.
• Can produce highly accurate work with exceptional attention to detail.
• Is competent in basic report writing and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support budget managers in understanding and managing their budgets.
• Maintain allocated accruals and prepayments schedules.
• Support the year-end statutory accounts process.
• Assist with monthly management account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts to meet deadlines.
• Respond promptly to management accounts queries.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

GCSE Maths & English

AAT qualification desirable

Tools

Excel

Accounting software/ERP

Job description

At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team, you will play an important role in providing accurate and timely financial information. You'll support management accounts, forecasting and budgeting, working with colleagues across the organisation to help inform effective business decisions.

What you'll be doing

• Support budget managers in understanding and managing their budgets.
• Maintain allocated accruals and prepayments schedules.
• Support the year-end statutory accounts process.
• Assist with monthly management account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts to meet deadlines.
• Respond promptly to management accounts queries., You'll be joining a values-led organisation where your contribution directly supports the delivery of homes and services that make a difference to people's lives. In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience and be part of a supportive team committed to continuous improvement.
  Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to develop your experience in management accounting?, We’re looking for someone who:

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Has previous experience working within a finance environment.
• Possesses basic book-keeping knowledge.
• Has knowledge of Housing Association finance.
• Is confident using Excel and financial systems.
• Can produce highly accurate work with exceptional attention to detail.
• Is competent in basic report writing and written/ verbal communication.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (grades A-C / 9-4) - essential.
• Working towards or willingness to work towards AAT qualification is desirable unless an equivalent qualification has been obtained or qualified by experience.

Benefits and Perks

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.