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 the financial management of our development programme.
This role sits at the heart of our ambitious plans to invest in new homes and communities across Oldham. You will provide financial 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 of high-quality financial information and help ensure our development activity is financially sustainable and well managed.
The impact you’ll make
You’ll play an important role in helping FCHO deliver new homes and improve lives in Oldham.
By producing accurate management accounts, forecasts and financial analysis, you will help provide the financial insight needed to support strategic investment decisions and ensure our development programme is delivered effectively and responsibly.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll support 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 financial expertise with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• AAT Level 3 qualified 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 to non finance colleagues
• 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 11,500 properties and have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) Governance rating. Every day, we’re proud to make a real difference in our communities.
Our work is guided by our Big Plan, focused on providing homes we’re proud of, supporting people to thrive, and creating a great place to work. We care deeply about our customers, our colleagues, and our communities and we’re committed to delivering services we can be proud of while improving the lives of people across Oldham.
We need great people to work with us - it’s an exciting time to join as we work towards out big ambitions, supporting the growth and prosperity of our local region.
What’s In It for You?
We offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development:
* A salary of £41,320 per annum
* A 37-hour working week with hybrid working options
* 30 days’ annual leave and 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
* Option to purchase additional annual 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, paternity, adoption and sick pay
* Access to our on-site wellbeing room and on-site café
* Long Service awards
Interested?
If you meet the criteria for the role and would like to join the team FCHO, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your application before 25/03/2026
We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, 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 have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know and we’ll do all we can.