Assistant Management Accountant 12 FTC

We're settle, a resident-focused housing association. Working in communities across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and South Cambridgeshire, we provide more than 23,000 residents in over 10,000 households with a place to call home. There is something special about working here. It's in the values that shape us and the people that make us - us! And it's in caring not only about the work we do, but also how we do it. We put residents first.We know that everyone is different, so we ensure that we provide a service that is as individual as each resident.

Here at settle we are looking for an Assistant management accountant to join us on a 12-month contract. This role is key in providing support to our Finance colleagues and various parts of the business.

Requirements

Outline of Key Responsibilities...

• Analyse financial and non-financial records
• Prepare journals, system and account reconciliations for review.
• Operate with transparency and ensure excellent record keeping for audit trail
• Prepare financial information for internal and external reporting
• Prepare and present management accounts and reports to the relevant internal stakeholders in the business
• Support the management reporting process
• Assist with the internal and external audits
• Provide year-end support
  

We are looking for someone who has...

• Methodical, organised, efficient and effective
• Attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in basic accounting, preparing journals and reconciliations
• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong Excel and numeracy skills
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Studying towards a CCAB accountancy qualification, AAT or equivalent
  

Benefits

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of up to £35,000 DOE, negotiable, per annum
• Hybrid working role-dependant
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Annual Leave - 27 days per year increasing by length of service (up to 32 days)
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Local discounts
• Mental health support and counselling sessions

"At settle we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay."

Our Commitment 

Our culture at settle is inclusive and celebrates the differences in everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of today's society. We would like to encourage applicants from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; disabled people, people who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from global majority communities.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required so you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.