Assistant Accountant37 hours per week, based in Preston£27,444.38 per annumAs an Assistant Accountant, you'll be part of our friendly Finance Team. Providing accountancy and administrative support to the team in delivering a high-quality service.What we are looking for:
Have experience working to tight deadlines.
Have amazing organisational skills and a passion for getting things right.
You'll be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
It would be great if you also had:
An Accountancy Qualification (AAT or similar).
An understanding of Social Housing.
Experience preparing budget reports.
Knowledge of cash flow and treasury management
Why work at Community Gateway?Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, Christmas closure, free parking, free breakfasts, a health cash-plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more.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!This role has the opportunity to work both from our gorgeous dock-front offices and at home. You should generally expect to be in the office at least 60% of the time, with flexibility given to accommodate business and personal needs.A bit more about us:Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.And finally, we want to be 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..If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.Dates for your diary:The closing date for this role is 14th September 2025 at midnight with interviews held week commencing 22nd September 2025.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
