The Vacancy
Join our team as an Assistant Management Accountant.

We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to assist our Finance Business Partner (Asset Management) and support budget holders to deliver an efficient, cost-effective service that helps achieve strategic and business objectives.

This is a fantastic time to join us and play a key role in supporting our expanding Asset Management team and reinvestment programmes, helping to achieve our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger more sustainable future.

About the Role

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will take on a varied and engaging role, providing essential accounting support to the Finance Business Partner.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Budget forecasting, Journal posting, transaction matching, and managing purchase-to-pay transactions.
Assisting in the production of accurate accounting information for management and statutory accounts, including variance notes for the Group and Platform Property Care.
Working collaboratively across the wider Property Finance team and other departments to support the business’s continued growth and success.
Some of the things we are looking for

At least one years’ experience in accounting in a large and complex organisation with substantial budgets
Experience of providing accounting information to challenging deadlines
Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
Experience of using digital technology within a finance environment
AAT level 3 (or equivalent)
Well-developed understanding of delivering an excellent customer-based service in a complex organisation with both social and commercial activities
Ability to establish strong, sustained working relationships based on respect and effective negotiation and influencing skills
While this role is home based, you should have the ability to travel to Group offices and other locations as required (approximately twice a month). Our Group offices are based in Central Park, Worcester and Birmingham Business, Park Solihull.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
How to apply:

If you have experience of management accounting within a large complex organisation and are passionate about delivering an exceptional, customer-focused service, we’d love to hear from you! please click “Apply Now” to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.

Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

For further information on the role please view the attached Job Description. If you would like to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to contact Marie Bohacova (Finance Business Partner Asset Management) via email: [email protected]

We aim to hold interviews for this role via Microsoft teams from 11th February onwards and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time.
The Company
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We’re much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage.  After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do – from networking groups through to fun community and social events.  This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.