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Job Title: Management Accountant - Social Housing | Hybrid | 40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits
Location: Hybrid - 1 to 3 days/week in Salford Office (Greater Manchester)
Are you a skilled Management Accountant with a passion for creating social value? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your expertise helps shape communities?
We're working with a Registered Provider (RP) housing association in Greater Manchester, seeking a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the development of a newly formed finance function during a period of rapid organisational growth.
This is a hybrid, flexible role with excellent exposure to strategic finance, regulatory compliance, and collaborative project work. It's an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives through finance.
The Role:
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, evolving environment. You'll support the Head of Finance with:
* Monthly management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis
* Financial forecasting and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
* Year-end audit prep and liaison with external auditors
* Maintaining ledgers, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
* Preparation of VAT returns and support with compliance requirements
* Developing dashboards, KPIs and supporting wider financial insights
* Ad hoc projects such as systems improvement, audit preparation, and controls review
You will work closely with the governance, risk and compliance teams to strengthen the organisation's internal controls and improve transparency.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualified, part-qualified or QBE Management Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
* Strong Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., Xero, Sage, Dynamics)
* Confident communicator who can explain numbers to non-financial colleagues
* Knowledge of VAT and regulatory frameworks
* Experience in the social housing sector or a Registered Provider is highly desirable
* Based within commuting distance of Salford
Benefits & Offer:
* Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working: 1-3 days per week in the Salford office
* Pension: 7% employer contribution
* Leave: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown)
* Parking and transport: Onsite parking and excellent public transport links
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a values-led organisation that's growing its affordable housing portfolio. You'll join a supportive team with the freedom to shape reporting tools, enhance systems, and create long-term impact.
Apply today quoting #(phone number removed)
