Job Introduction

Job Title:                    Assistant Management Accountant

Salary Banding:        Up to £30,000

Job Location:            Homebased North West

Contract Duration:    Permanent

Hours (weekly):         35 (Monday to Friday)

What is this role exactly?

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified Assistant Management Accountant to join us and have the opportunity to personally develop and train within a growing finance department.

You will be homebased, living within the North West and a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office/Collaboration Hub in Birchwood, Warrington to attend meetings, 121’s and training when required.

Who are Your Housing Group?

If you live in the Northwest, you may have already heard of Your Housing Group and know us as a Housing Association, but really, there’s a lot more to YHG that make it a great place to work!

We are a partner to Homes England and one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and building 1,000 new homes each year. We also provide a wide range of housing solutions to support vulnerable adults, vulnerable children, and a wide range of extra support services.  We pride ourselves on helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford and place safety at the heart of all that we do - for customers, colleagues, and our supply chain.  We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

What will I be responsible for doing?

You will be using your experience in the preparation of management accounts, including accurate processing of journals, analysis and commentary.  You will also assist with the production of budgets and forecasts for a key operating unit.

What would make me stand out from the crowd?

You will be a self-motivated and confident team player, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

That all sounds great…. What’s in it for me?

We offer a competitive salary of up to £30,000 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) and 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)

We also provide a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match your contribution up to 8%, a Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access and alternative therapies).

Prior to completing your application, please review the attached Role Profile to better understand the role and key responsibilities.        

Closing date:  4th March 22

Should we receive a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the date indicated above, therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for tenants or anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property.  It also operates the scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role as set out in the advert and role profile will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG1

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