Are you a passionate Finance professional seeking a rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference? At First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO), we're dedicated to delivering exceptional services that improve lives and strengthen our local communities-and we want you to be part of that mission. We're excited to offer a fantastic full time, 12-month (maternity cover) opportunity for a proactive and organised Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. As our Assistant Accountant - Group, you'll play a vital role supporting our Finance Business Partner - Group, and our Corporate Accountant in delivering top-notch financial reporting and insights. You'll help provide timely, accurate financial information to stakeholders across FCHO, supporting sound decision-making throughout the organisation. This is a hands-on, varied role that offers you the chance to expand your skills and experience in: Daily banking and reconciliations Supporting budget holders with financial queries Assisting with payroll alongside our Corporate Accountant Contributing to monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements, Manage daily banking and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions. Perform timely reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including bank and payroll accounts. Prepare monthly management accounts, including budget monitoring, adjustments, and variance analysis. Support budget holders in understanding financial controls and expenditure variances. Assist with payroll management and related financial postings. Contribute to the annual budget-setting process and year-end audit preparations. Coordinate purchase order processing to ensure smooth procurement operations. Provide cover for the Rents Accountant as needed to maintain accurate payment postings. Support the finance team with financial projects and ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Is AAT qualified or working towards AAT level 4
• Has previous experience in similar finance role (1-2 years)
• Has a record of CPD in Finance
• Has experience of performing bank reconciliations and ensuring key documentation is provided to audit the reconciliations
• Has experience of and familiarity with general principles of budgets and budgetary control
• Has experience of extracting data and information from IT systems and able to interpret financial information from systems and spreadsheets
• Has experience of dealing with external contacts on the telephone
• Has the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision
• Has a high level of computer literacy on both bespoke IT programmes, databases and Microsoft applications
• Has effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organisation
• Understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrates this by treating colleagues and customers fairly and equitably
  
  A salary of £33,520 per Annum
• A 37-hour working week
• Holiday entitlement is 30 days, plus one shut down day which will be determined by the company and eight bank holidays. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn.
• Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan and private health insurance plan
• Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues
• Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Long service awards