Accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd is excited to present a fantastic 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity for an Accountant with a focus on management accounting within a prominent housing company based in Salford. This role will involve providing vital financial support to the Financial Controller ensuring that accounting services are delivered accurately and efficiently. If you have a background in housing and are ready to take on a crucial position within a supportive organisation, we want to hear from you!

The Role

• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts in collaboration with the Financial Reporting Manager and Financial Controller.
• Take ownership of the reporting of Units and liaise with department stakeholders to ensure consistency of data across the business.
• Manage the monitoring and reporting process for lease rent arrears.
• Analyse income reporting for inclusion in the Management Accounts.
• Prepare a monthly void analysis report with commentary to highlight financial variances.
• Oversee the capitalisation reporting process, including detailed monthly journals and reconciliations.
• Support the Project Team to ensure timely and accurate lease data for FFR reporting.
• Assist the Purchase Ledger team with the calculations and reconciliations of communal rebates.
• Lead the management of Utility and Council Tax recharges.
• Coordinate documentation for internal and external audits and handle audit queries efficiently.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance environment.
• Part qualified and actively studying towards completing professional qualifications.
• Proficiency in Sage Accounting or similar software.
• Strong background in preparing accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Exceptional Excel skills.
• Strong numeracy and literacy abilities.

THE PACKAGE

Paying up to GBP45,000 plus benefits - 12 Month FTC