Assistant Accountant – Management Accounts
£28,542.16 per annum
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Harbour House, Preston
Looking for an opportunity to develop your accounting expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Accountant (Management Accounts). In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality financial support, contributing to reconciliations, budget monitoring and month-end processes. Working closely with budget holders, you will provide accurate and timely financial information, helping them to understand and manage their budgets effectively.
What we are looking for:
Strong experience in a finance or accounting role, demonstrating a solid foundation in financial processes.
Proven experience in completing reconciliations and processing financial transactions accurately with attention to detail.
Experience working with finance systems, such as Open Accounts, to manage and process financial data and maintain accurate records.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst maintaining attention to detail.
A confident IT user with excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
It would be great if you also had:
Experience of working in social housing or similar customer focused environment.
Experience preparing budget monitoring reports.
Knowledge of cash flow and treasury management.
Why work at Community Gateway?
We are a values-based organisation who truly care about our employees, their health, safety and wellbeing. As a tenant-led organisation, we're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We also believe in helping our colleagues grow and develop, providing opportunities to build skills, gain experience and progress their careers.
We aim for a great employee experience and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Your birthday off every year
Christmas closure days
Up to 10% employer pension contributions
A company-paid health cash plan for you and your dependants, including access to a 24/7 GP service
Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
Reward and recognition schemes
Wellbeing support and initiatives
Free parking
Training and development opportunities, and much more!
For full details, please take a look at our key terms and conditions and benefit leaflets attached to the advert on our website.
Working Arrangements
This role is based at our gorgeous dockside offices in Preston. We offer flexibility wherever possible can to accommodate our business and your personal needs.
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7,000 homes across Preston, but we're much more than a landlord. We're a tenant-led organisation with a clear purpose: to provide great homes, excellent services and stronger communities.
Everything we do is guided by our values. We put tenants at the heart of all we do, do the right thing, own it, aim high and work as one team. These values shape how we support our customers, work together as colleagues and make decisions every day.
We're proud of the positive difference we make across Preston and equally proud of the people who make it happen. If you'd like to be part of an organisation that cares about customers, communities and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.
And finally, 97% or our colleagues would recommend us a great place to work! So, if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.
Before you apply , check out the Job Description & Person Spec for more info about the key duties and criteria for this role.
We'd also recommend that you view our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for submitting a successful application.
Inclusion is key for us! We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is 23rd August 2026 atmidnight with interviews held on 28th August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Assistant Accountant - Management Accounts in Newark on Trent employer: Community Gateway Association
Community Gateway Association is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and community impact. With a focus on meaningful engagement in Preston, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local residents. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to enhancing community well-being and driving positive change.
Contact Details:
Community Gateway Association Recruitment Team
