Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Salary: £28,584.82 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Location: Ipswich / Hybrid

Ref: IP399

Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to develop your experience in management accounting?

At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team, you will play an important role in providing accurate and timely financial information. You’ll support management accounts, forecasting and budgeting, working with colleagues across the organisation to help inform effective business decisions.

What you will be doing

As Assistant Management Accountant, you will:

• Support budget managers in understanding and managing their budgets.
• Maintain allocated accruals and prepayments schedules.
• Support the year-end statutory accounts process.
• Assist with monthly management account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts to meet deadlines.
• Respond promptly to management accounts queries.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within a finance environment.
• Possesses basic book-keeping knowledge.
• Has knowledge of Housing Association finance.
• Is confident using Excel and financial systems.
• Can produce highly accurate work with exceptional attention to detail.
• Is competent in basic report writing and written/ verbal communication.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (grades A-C / 9-4) – essential.
• Working towards or willingness to work towards AAT qualification is desirable unless an equivalent qualification has been obtained or qualified by experience.

Why Join Orwell?

You'll be joining a values-led organisation where your contribution directly supports the delivery of homes and services that make a difference to people's lives. In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience and be part of a supportive team committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.

Before applying, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities, and requirements.

Applications Closing date: 12th October 2026

Interview Dates: W/C 19th October 2026

For full details, we encourage you to review the full job description attached to vacancy page.

Please note that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this vacancy at this time and therefore kindly request no agency submissions.

Before applying…

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

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