Assistant Accountant

Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for precision? Are spreadsheets your playground, and financial analysis your forte? If so, we've got an opportunity that might just be your perfect fit! We're on the lookout for an Assistant Accountant to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our dynamic team in Birkenhead.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be supporting the preparation of Magenta Living's management and financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency by rolling forward monthly accounts and reconciling them with financial statements, budgets, and previous periods. Additionally, you'll aid in maintaining subsidiary accounting records, management accounts, and financial accounts, including investigating significant budget deviations and drafting reports for the Board and Executive Leadership Team. Timely completion of general ledger functions, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustment journals for all Group companies, is also a key responsibility. Furthermore, you'll conduct monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including intercompany balances, and contribute to Value for Money reporting and analysis by identifying trends and offering performance commentary. Finally, your tasks include assisting in the preparation of financial accounts and supporting schedules for the year-end audit of Magenta Living and its subsidiaries.

Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent, 12 month fixed-term contract, 37 hours per week

Assistant Accountant Requirements:

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have a positive and enthusiastic personality with a strong focus on customer service, and attention to detail and positively contribute to the role and team you work in. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise work is essential to be able to work with colleagues of all levels, both internal and external. Good verbal and written communication skills are a must and ideally, you will be fully proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office.

Assistant Accountant Benefits:

• £36,205 per annum
• 26 days holiday (plus UK bank Holidays)
• Paid time off over Christmas Period
• Pension Scheme options with up to 18% employer contributions
• Flexible working
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Well-being support and fun employee events
• Employee Recognition programme
• Talent Management Programmes and e-learning access to support development
• Free parking at either our head office or main depot
• Paid professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Subsidised on-site gym

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

Work with us…

Our mission is to provide customers with a home they’re proud of and create flourishing communities, and it’s our dedicated people that make this happen. This is a very transformative and brilliant time to join us at Magenta Living.

Who are we…

We are innovatively forward thinking, with a customer focussed approach. This allows us to be one of the best in our industry, managing around 13,000 homes across our heartland Wirral and the North West.

One of our key focuses is giving back to our customers and communities and as a Not-for-Profit organisation, social value is a significant part of who we are - everyone has their part to play at Magenta Living.

You’re in great hands here at Magenta Living as we’ve achieved IIP Gold standard for ‘We Invest in People’ and ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’. As well as being awarded the Navajo Charter-mark for our work supporting the LGBT+ community and ISO45001 for our people health and safety practices.

Our Culture…

We’re proud of our empowering, fun and flexible culture and value every colleagues opinion.

Our teams are the talented and motivated driving forces behind improving our customer, communities and colleague experiences, with opportunities for you to get involved with our dynamic colleague panels and social events.

Each year we vote for our charity of the year from a fabulous list of local charities, all nominated by our colleagues. Hosting a range of fundraising events and activities throughout the year, and this year we’re proud to be raising money for the amazing Together Dementia Wirral.

Ready to take your career to the next level? If you've got what it takes to excel in our Assistant Accountant role, don't wait any longer – Apply now!

Closing Date: Monday 20th May 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024