Management Accountant Development

Improving lives in Oldham

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant Development to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting thefinancial managementof our development programme.

This role sits at the heart of our ambitious plans to invest in new homes and communities across Oldham. You willprovidefinancial insight analysis and reporting that supports strong decision making robust financial governance and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Finance Business Partner and Development teams you will contribute to the delivery ofhigh-qualityfinancial information and help ensure our development activity is financially sustainable andwell managed.

The impactyoullmake

Youllplayan important rolein helping FCHO deliver new homes and improve lives in Oldham.

By producingaccuratemanagement accountsforecastsand financial analysis you will helpprovidethe financial insight needed to support strategic investment decisions and ensure our development programme is delivered effectively and responsibly.

Whatyoullbe doing

Youllsupport the Finance Business Partner in delivering high quality financial reporting and analysis across our development activities including:

Producing accurate and timely management accounts for the development programme and associated entities
Supporting the preparation of financial forecasts budgets and long term financial plans
Providing financial insight and analysis to support business decisions and investment planning
Supporting the financial management of development schemes from appraisal through to completion
Ensuring strong financial controls audit trails and accounting processes are maintained
Working collaboratively with Development and Finance colleagues to ensure accurate financial information is available to support decision making
Supporting financial reporting requirements for subsidiary company New Living Homes Ltd
Contributing to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting

Please see full Job description at the bottom of this page

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines strong financialexpertisewith the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

AAT Level 4qualified or equivalent

Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights
Experience working with budgets forecasts and financial planning
Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and governance
Good communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly tonon financecolleagues
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment
A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement

Experience within housing development or property would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join FCHO

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is a housing association providing safe affordable and high-quality homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas. We own and manage over 11500 properties and have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) Governance rating. Every daywereproud to make a real difference in our communities.

Our work is guided by ourBig Plan focused on providing homeswereproud of supporting people to thrive and creatinga great placeto work. We care deeply about our customers our colleagues and our communities andwerecommitted to delivering services we can be proud of while improving the lives of people across Oldham.

We need great people to work with us -itsan exciting time to join as we work towards out big ambitions supporting the growth and prosperity of our local region.

Whats In It for You

We offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing work-lifebalanceand career development:

• A salary of41320per annum

• A 37-hour working week with hybrid working options

• 30 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)

• Optiontopurchaseadditionalannual leave

• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution and salary exchange option

• Death in service benefit

• Healthcare cash plan covering dental optical and physiotherapy treatments

• Private health insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24-hour confidential support

• Doctorline 24/7 worldwide GP access for you and your family

• Access to our colleague benefits platform offering discounts on major retailers and wellbeing tools

• Discounted gym membership

• Professional subscriptions paid (where essential for the role)

• Enhanced maternity paternityadoptionand sick pay

• Access to our on-site wellbeing room and on-site café

• Long Service awards

Interested

If you meet the criteria for the roleand would like to join the teamFCHOwedlove to hear fromyou. Please send your application before 10pm on 29/07/2026

Applicants who have applied for this role within the last 6 months need not reapply as previous applications remain under consideration.

We are committed to building an organisation thatrepresentsa variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equalopportunitiesemployer FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discriminationon the basis ofage disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you havea great experiencewith us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother please let us knowandwelldo all we can.