Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Hybrid Working £24,000 - £30,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits Permanent, 37.5 per week About the Role: As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the Regional Finance Partner and Operational Managers by providing financial advice for a portfolio of retirement properties. You will assist in developing their financial management skills and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and post accounting entries such as re-codes, re-charges, accruals, and pre-payments into the ledgers. * Complete balance sheet and fund account reconciliations. * Regularly review and validate the accuracy of service charge and revenue variances, providing reports and insights. * Offer commentary and recommendations to operational and finance teams. * Support the annual budget process by offering guidance and training to operational staff. * Respond to finance-related queries from operations teams via Cherwell, email, and workplace. * Provide finance systems training and ongoing support to operations colleagues. * Assist in year-end account preparation and audits. About You: Essential Skills/Qualifications: * AAT qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience, with a willingness to pursue further study; this role may suit a graduate. * Proficiency in Excel and other IT systems. * Experience in delivering customer-focused service, ideally within a finance setting. * Knowledge of reconciliations and the interpretation of management information and KPIs. Desirable Skills/Experience: * Experience within the Housing sector (or a similar environment). * Understanding of service charge legislation as it applies to Housing Associations. * Audit experience. * Willingness to travel to various UK locations as required. Anchor – a great place to work Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. A rewarding environment From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. Health & happiness * Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts * Mental health support * Flexible working options * Access to online GP appointments Finance * Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better * Quick and easy pension transfer service * Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance * Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career * Ongoing personal and professional development programme * Leadership Pathways online learning resources * Career progression and promotion opportunities Celebrating diversity, celebrating you Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes