£48,925 per annum (pro rata for FTC) + benefits | The Maltings, Bath | Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

13 months FTC

Your Numbers. Our Decisions. Together We Deliver.

At Curo, we are committed to delivering excellent financial management that supports high-quality, sustainable homes for our customers. The Management Accountant will play a key role in providing timely, accurate financial information and insight to support operational teams and senior leaders in making effective decisions.

Working within the Finance Business Partner team, you will help maintain robust financial controls, contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, and support month-end and year-end activities. This fixed term role offers the opportunity to influence financial performance and contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare accurate and timely month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reports in line with agreed deadlines and accounting policies.

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, analysing variances and providing clear commentary for budget holders and senior management.

• Assist with the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles, liaising with operational teams to gather assumptions and provide challenge where necessary.

• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Curo’s financial framework.

• Work with cost centre managers to ensure timely and accurate budget monitoring, highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending corrective action.

• Support transactional processes where required, including accruals, prepayments and revenue recognition to ensure completeness and accuracy of records.

• Contribute to project and service development work, providing financial modelling, business case preparation and impact analysis.

• Assist with external reporting requirements, audit requests and ad hoc financial enquiries, ensuring information is provided promptly and accurately.

• Use financial systems and spreadsheets efficiently, maintaining high standards of data quality and documentation.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance and other departments to improve processes and support the delivery of a customer-focused service.

What you'll get in return

Alongside a competitive salary and the chance to make a measurable impact during this 13 month FTC, you'll receive:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), pro rata for the fixed term

• Your birthday off as an extra holiday

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution

• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

• Flexible benefits which may include a Health Cash Plan

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and wellbeing

More about you

• Proven experience in management accounting, producing management accounts, reconciliations and financial commentary.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and present clear, concise insights to non-financial stakeholders.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with a methodical approach to tasks and deadlines.

• Good IT skills, including proficiency with Excel and experience of financial systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive working relationships at all levels.

• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

• A collaborative team-player who contributes to continuous improvement and supports colleagues across the organisation.

About Curo

We are a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone — if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk