Job Description

We currently have a great opportunity for an

Accounts Assistant

to join our Central Services Finance team on a part-time, fixed-term basis for 6 months. We are open to flexible working and can offer between 25 to 30 hours per week worked over five days. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support our Group Financial Accountant with daily cash postings, accurate bank reconciliations, and treasury management tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong numerical and Excel skills who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and is passionate about delivering excellent internal service. If you're eager to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation and develop your career in finance, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills and experience required:

Strong numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent computer skills: general IT skills and excellent working knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables, lookups). Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrable commitment to excellent customer service in all activities and able to identify customer needs and resolve issues. Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise. Experience and understanding of social housing and construction sector (Desirable) GCSE A-C / 4 and above or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent in Maths and English (Desirable)
Knowledge of OpenHousing / Active H, Northgate or similar housing management system.

What we can offer you

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days' holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our

HPG Benefits

page for more information.

About us

We're one of the West Midlands' largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future.

We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by

three simple behaviours:

Own it - make it happen Improve it - move things forward. Live it - show understanding and compassion
We're building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There's never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk

Closing date:

Friday 27th June 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert

We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.*
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.*
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.*

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 13.12 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stafford ST18 9AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 666