Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Salary: £38,140

Location: Warrington (Hybrid)

Full Study Support Offered

Company OverviewFor over 40 years, our client has been dedicated to providing a wide range of affordable homes and services across the Borough of Warrington. They are passionate about making Warrington a vibrant place to live, where individuals and communities can thrive. Currently, they own and manage around 1,300 homes for families, older people, and those with additional support needs, including leasehold and shared ownership properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete periodic accounting tasks and reconciliations, including accruals and prepayments.
• Produce and analyse management accounts and periodic financial information.
• Meet regularly with budget holders, providing financial information and challenging variances against budgets.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget-setting process.
• Prepare annual accounts and periodic cash flow forecasts.
• Control and monitor the asset and property stock register.
• Prepare rent, service charges, and third-party invoices.
• Administer loan schemes as appropriate.
• Provide regular financial information to lenders and complete regulatory returns (e.g., RSH/NROSH).
• Assist with financial appraisals for development opportunities.
• Support internal and external audits with timely and user-friendly information.

QualificationsAssociation of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 (or equivalent).

Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceEssential:

• Proven experience as a Finance Officer, Management Accountant, or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Experience using financial software and excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Solid understanding of financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong ethical approach, with the ability to handle confidential data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to health, safety, and welfare policies to ensure a safety-first culture.
• Uphold commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Follow safeguarding policies, reporting concerns and safeguarding colleagues and customers.
• Comply with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as needed, commensurate with the role.

What's in it for you

• An opportunity to join a dynamic finance team, driving value and efficiency.
• A supportive environment that promotes professional growth.
• The chance to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation delivering impactful services.
• Competitive base salary.
• Full-time, permanent - 35 hours.
• Aviva workplace pension scheme - match contributions up to 10%.
• Simply Health Corporate Paid Cash Plan.
• 28 days annual leave, rising by one day per annum up to a maximum of 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Agile approach to the role and the delivery of the service.
• Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme/cycle to work scheme.

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