At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle core accounting tasks and support budget management with business managers.
- Company: Join Midland Heart, a top-rated employer focused on affordable housing.
- Benefits: All course fees covered, paid exam prep time, and leadership development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and an industry-recognised qualification in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified in accounting with Excel skills and budgeting experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Looking to grow your career in accounting? Joining Midland Heart as an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll gain an industry recognised qualification and hands‑on industry experience required to firmly establish yourself as an Accounting professional. We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, within the Big Organisations category.
You will join our well‑respected Commercial Finance team, gaining full exposure to Management Accounting while partnering directly with Business Managers in our Property Investment area to support our modern living housing targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Handling core accounting tasks, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Driving budget setting and forecasting.
- Holding monthly budget monitoring meetings with key business managers.
How We’ll Support You:
- All course and exam fees completely covered.
- Dedicated and paid time off to prepare for your exams.
- Access to leadership development programmes, professional coaching, and cross‑team opportunities across the wider finance function.
Our ideal candidate:
- Qualified or part‑qualified in a professional accounting qualification (ACMA / ACCA / ACA).
- Has experience of accounting in a large/complex organisation, including the preparation of journals, budgets and forecasts.
- Is able to demonstrate practical application of Excel skills in an accounting/finance setting (VLOOKUPs, SUMIF, Pivot Tables etc.).
- Has the ability to analyse financial information and work with stakeholders to ensure effective budget management.
In this role, you can expect to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Based on business needs, particularly around month‑end, time spent working from the office may increase.
Who are Midland Heart? We’re one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
Assistant Management Accountant in Birmingham employer: Midland Heart
Midland Heart is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, offering a supportive environment for career growth in accounting. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will benefit from fully funded professional qualifications, dedicated study time, and access to leadership development programmes, all while working within a collaborative team focused on making a positive impact in the housing sector. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee success, Midland Heart provides a rewarding workplace where your contributions are valued and your potential is nurtured.
