Part-Time Management Accountant (3 Days/Week, Including Thursdays & Fridays)

TN United Kingdom; Cheshunt; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to manage financial processes and provide insights for business decisions. The role involves payroll management, bookkeeping, and financial analysis, offering flexibility and competitive salary. Ideal candidates will be ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong experience in management accounting.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year (pro-rata)

Flexible working – predominantly remote

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a management accounting role.
• Experience in health and social care or service-based business preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and maintain financial records.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze profitability.
• Monitor cash flow and conduct bank reconciliations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Payroll Management

Bookkeeping

Cash Flow Management

Pricing Strategies

Excel

Education

ACCA or CIMA (Fully qualified or part-qualified)

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage Payroll

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Management Accountant to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week, including Thursdays and Fridays). This role is ideal for someone who can take full ownership of financial processes, implement best practices, and provide clear financial insights to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day financial management, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and tender pricing analysis to ensure our contracts remain profitable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Management – Process monthly payroll, finalizing on Thursday before the last Friday of the month. Set up bank payments for approval.
2. Bookkeeping & Ledgers – Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
3. Bank Reconciliations & Cash Flow Management – Monitor cash flow, reconcile bank transactions, and track financial performance.
4. Monthly Management Accounts – Prepare financial statements, providing insights on company profitability.
5. Pricing Schedules for Tenders – Analyze tender pricing schedules, ensure competitive but profitable rates, and provide financial breakdowns.
6. Financial Analysis & Profitability Reports – Calculate profit margins, assess contract sustainability, and offer strategic financial guidance.

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 per annum (pro-rata based on £40,000 - £50,000 full-time equivalent).

Requirements:

• Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent (Fully qualified or part-qualified with strong experience).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a management accounting role, ideally within the health and social care sector or a service-based business.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts & Sage Payroll (or similar accounting software). Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. Ability to interpret financial data and provide clear reports for decision-making.
• Personal Attributes: Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of financial processes. Analytical mindset with experience in pricing strategies and cost analysis. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. Confident communicator who can explain financial matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Additional Benefits: 28 days holiday per year (pro-rata), flexible working – predominantly remote.