Management Accounts Assistant – Part Time

About the Business
A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established housing organisation based in Shrewsbury as a Part Time Management Accounts Assistant with a salary of £36,000 FTE. Known for its lovely, close-knit team and a genuinely supportive Head of Finance, this business offers a warm and welcoming environment for someone looking to build their finance career. The team is keen to welcome someone into the role by mid-September, so early applications are encouraged.
Main Duties:
As a Management Accounts Assistant, your main duties include:
* Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting, and reporting across the business
* Contributing to the year-end close down process and the preparation of final accounts
* Undertaking a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks and analysis as required
* Assisting with the preparation of grant claims and statutory/statistical returns
* Delivering a responsive, helpful service to internal teams through clear financial reporting
* Supporting the ongoing development of financial systems and controls
* Providing cover for colleagues during annual leave and periods of sickness
Location / Office / Culture
This part time role is based in Shrewsbury, working 22 hours per week. The company offers flexible working along with the option to work from home, making it a great fit for someone looking for a good work-life balance. You’ll be joining a lovely, supportive team with a Head of Finance who genuinely invests in your development.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience working within a financial or office environment
* Good numerical and analytical skills
* Confidence using Excel and Word
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to work accurately, methodically, and to deadlines
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
* AAT qualified, or working towards a relevant qualification
* Previous experience of budget monitoring and reporting
* Experience with financial or ERP systems
Why Join the business
* A lovely, welcoming team environment
* Fantastic support from a hands-on Head of Finance
* Flexible, part-time hours (22 per week)
* Option to work from home
* A genuine opportunity to develop your finance career
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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