Job Description:

Sureserve is a trusted partner for housing associations, local authorities, and residents, delivering high-quality compliance and energy services. Our focus on energy efficiency, safe and compliant homes, and enhanced quality of life makes us a leader in the industry. With nationwide reach, regional expertise, and a commitment to excellent service, we are well-positioned to support our clients now and, in the future.

About the role

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our finance team to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and driving financial performance across the organisation.

Working closely with operational managers, departmental leaders, and senior stakeholders, you'll provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting that helps shape business strategy and supports the achievement of key financial objectives. This is a varied role that offers excellent exposure across the business, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to both finance and operational teams.

What you’ll be doing

Day to day, you'll be responsible for the management of accrued revenue processes, revenue recognition calculations, framework commission calculations, and the investigation of costs and revenue across individual contracts.

• Support the production of monthly management accounts

• Process payroll journals, prepare accruals and prepayments

• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting

• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle

• Undertake commercial reviews with management teams, and providing ad hoc financial analysis

What we’re looking for

This post is ideal for someone who enjoys analysing financial data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating complex information into clear and actionable insights. You'll be confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and comfortable challenging and influencing where necessary to achieve the best outcomes for the business.

• Hold, or working towards professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CIPFA qualification (essential)

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or similar finance role

• A strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting

• Intermediate Excel skills and experience using financial systems will be highly advantageous

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values expertise, reliability and great customer service. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities for development and the chance to make a meaningful impact, in the communities we serve.

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum

Location: Liverpool (L7 9NJ)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 per week

Working pattern: 08:30-17:00

Holiday entitlement: 25 + Bank Holidays

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include:

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance

• *Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies

• Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000 retail discounts

• Virtual GP service, available for employees and immediate family

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• *Bike2Work Scheme

• *EV Car Scheme

• Employee engagement events and “Employee Voice” programmes

• Strong opportunities for career growth and development

*Terms/qualifying criteria applies

Equal Opportunities

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Reasonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact (url removed)

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

Full job description available upon request.