Assistant Management Accountant

Caretech; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multi-site organisation in Uxbridge is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the finance team in producing management accounts and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, possess strong Excel skills, and have excellent organisational abilities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain broad experience in a thriving finance function within a significant company. Join us and help create Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or planning to study.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing accurate and timely management accounts.
• Support the month-end close process, including calculations for accruals and prepayments.
• Review and post journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain clear and complete records and schedules.
• Liaise with divisional finance leads for accurate cost reflection.
• Support investigations and provide detailed performance commentaries.
• Contribute to process improvement and internal control documentation.
• Assist with year-end audit queries.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities

Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail

Team player with a proactive approach

Education

Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or planning to study

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Parkview, UxbridgeReports to: Finance ManagerDepartment: Finance - Management AccountsType: PermanentIdeal Start Date: January 2026

Salary: c £70,000 DOE.

About CareTech

CareTech is the UK's largest national provider of support for individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health illness, and neurological conditions. With a turnover of approximately £600m and over 500 sites, we empower children, young people, and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices, build confidence, and live independently. We call this Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting the accurate and timely production of the Group's monthly management accounts and assisting with year‑end audit requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience within the finance function of a large, multi‑site organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in producing accurate and timely management accounts.
• Support the month‑end close process, including:
  • Calculating accruals and prepayments
  • Reviewing and posting journals
  • Reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Maintain clear and complete records and schedules.
• Liaise with divisional finance leads to ensure accurate cost reflection.
• Support investigations and provide detailed performance commentaries.
• Contribute to process improvement and internal control documentation.
• Assist with year‑end audit queries.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Part‑qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or planning to study
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail
• Team player with a proactive approach
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly

Desirable:

• Experience in a multi‑site business
• Varied finance experience

Key Contacts

Internal: Finance team, Executive team, Site Managers, Regional Managers, Divisional Directors

External: Auditors

Join us and help create Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

Apply now to start your journey with CareTech