Assistant Management Accountant

Hours: 35 hours per week - we are also 'Happy to Talk Flexible Working’

Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Location: Hybrid working - a mixture of home and office working at our office in Speke, Liverpool.

Recruitment Date: 20 February 2024

Our vision is Great homes. Strong communities. Bright futures.

This vision supports our mission to provide quality homes and community-enhancing services to those in need. As a social landlord and a major stakeholder in the communities where we work, we work to tackle societal issues and help close the gap on the multiple inequalities that our communities face. Fundamental to this is the provision of good quality housing that people are proud to call their home.

What will your role be?

As the Assistant Management Accountant you will assist the Finance team with a variety of tasks such as processing journals, month-end tasks, calculating and explaining variances, and working with budget holders. You’ll ensure accurate records and internal controls are maintained, and assist with accounts payable, right to buy administration and rent recording duties.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have a good standard of secondary education (including English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or above) and have a minimum of 3 A-Levels. You will have experience of working within a finance environment, and be able to successfully prioritise your workload whilst dealing with conflicting priorities. You’ll have sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel, and have an understanding of general ledger postings and reconciliations.

For further details, please review the Job Description & Person Specification.

Encouraging diversity

We are delighted you are considering applying for a role at our client, as we understand that choosing the right place to work is a huge decision

We are always working to increase diversity and seek people who can bring diverse thinking, who care about our purpose, and fully support our values and commitment to our customers. We therefore welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support innovation, creativity, and to help us build balanced teams from all walks of life.

We understand applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or with a disability may have experienced additional barriers when applying for a new role and so we offer applicants from ethnic minority groups or disabled applicants a guaranteed interview if they wish to apply under the relevant scheme and meet all the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

If you wish to apply under this scheme please ensure you select "YES" to the relevant question on our online application form

The right fit?

Our colleagues represent our values and so it is important that you are able to demonstrate these in everything you do.

We are professional - you will;

show discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information

be self-motivated and able to manage own workload

be adaptable and well organised

We care - you will;

have excellent interpersonal skills

be able to build relationships with customers and demonstrate empathy and understanding

We are inclusive - you will;

respect and value colleagues, customers & stakeholders

be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people

be able to work collaboratively with a diverse range of people

We take ownership - you will;

be self-motivated to achieve targets

be able respond to changes in technology

take responsibility for self-development and learning

We make it happen - you will;

take responsibility for your continuous professional development

take a flexible approach and adaptable approach to work

Why join us?

You’ll love being part of a caring, inclusive, professional and innovative organisation. You’ll work with colleagues who feel happy, motivated and passionate about what they do as well as working for an organisation who will support and inspire you to do your very best.

The benefits you will receive

We’ll look after you with a fantastic holiday entitlement, a competitive salary, flexible working and even an extra day off to celebrate your birthday! See the 'work for us’ section of our website to find out more about the benefits we offer.

How do you apply?

Please visit our website where we will ask you to review the recruitment pack and complete our online application process

We will shortlist from the information provided so it is essential that you outline your suitability for the post as detailed in the job description and person specification within your Supporting Statement. Don’t forget that the closing date is 7 February!

• an up-to-date CV which shows your full career history (explaining any gaps) we recommend that this is no longer than three pages.

• a supporting statement detailing the reasons you want to join us and the contribution you would bring. It is important that your supporting statement highlights evidence of how your previous experience and skills relate to the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. We recommend that this should be a maximum of two pages.

All applicants must apply with a CV and Supporting Statement in order to be considered for this vacancy, if either document is not included then your application will not be progressed.

We are a Disability Confident employer, if you wish to apply under this scheme please ensure you select "YES" to the relevant question on our online application form.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date.

Further information

For further information about this exciting opportunity please download the recruitment pack from our website. If, having read the recruitment pack, you would like an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our recruitment department.