Temporary Assistant Management Accountant - BAYMAN ATKINSON SMYTHE LIMITED : Job Details

Paying up to £18.00 per hour - Based in Chorley, Lancashire our client is a charity that specialises in providing supported housing throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are recruiting for a Temporary Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a temporary to permanent job opportunity that offers hybrid working. The working hours are 8.45am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am - 4pm each Friday. 

THE JOB

The Temporary Assistant Management Accountant supports the Finance Manager in managing financial data, improving financial processes, and ensuring accurate, timely services to both internal and external clients.

Key tasks include overseeing weekly payments, assisting with month-end closures, preparing draft management accounts, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and contributing to process reviews and improvements.

Key accountabilities:

Financial Operations: Review payment runs, manage month-end journal postings, monitor purchase orders, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.

Budgeting & Reporting: Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, VAT returns, and provide financial insights to managers for effective budgeting.

Process Improvement: Lead projects to streamline financial systems, ensure accurate recording of service charges, rents, and leases, and monitor value-for-money against budgets.

Audit & Compliance: Prepare reports, support audit processes, and maintain compliance with internal policies and standards.

Corporate Responsibilities: Maintain customer focus, align with the organisations mission and values, complete development programs, and adapt to changes in workload.

THE PERSON

Essential: AAT Level 2/3 or QBEE, experience in finance, knowledge of social housing, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team.

Desirable: Experience with Xero, purchase and sales ledger, knowledge of sinking funds, service charges, and a UK driving license.

Attributes: A self-motivated, adaptable individual with a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to the organisation’s values and equality principles.

THE BENEFITS

• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site parking

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.