Management Accountant

Care UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private care company in the UK seeks a Management Accountant to improve financial reporting and support operational management. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, maintaining compliance with frugal controls, and collaborating with operations teams. This role calls for analytical skills and part-qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA. The company values teamwork and passion, offering a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounts preparation including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills for business partnering.
• Ability to improve processes and comply with financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular reporting to influence performance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Ensure accurate reporting of KPIs and compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of accrual calculations

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA part-qualified

Job description

Overview

The role: The Management Accountant, reporting to the Finance Manager will be part of the Shared Services team. This team will have responsibility for journal processing, review of costs and providing meaningful commentary and understanding to the wider Management Information (MI) team. The team will also be responsible for the collation, review and submission of KPIs within the business.

Responsibilities

• Providing regular reporting to influence performance and efficient cost control across the business. This will include benchmarking of care homes and service types to challenge operational management.
• Responsible for the preparation of regular reporting and monthly management accounts and supporting analysis to key stakeholders.
• To ensure that statistical data and KPIs are accurately reported.
• To ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and that any areas requiring action are dealt with promptly.
• Ensure a strong financial control environment and review compliance of key controls for the balance sheet account to SOX standards.
• To assist with the SOX testing of internal controls to ensure a robust control environment.
• Active and constant improvement of processes and practices together with compliance monitoring.
• Ongoing identification and communication of risks and opportunities through general interactions with operations.
• Business Partnering our Operations Teams to gain knowledge and feedback on key spend lines on the P&L.
• Involvement in the annual budgeting and forecast processes.

Qualifications

• Providing day-to-day support to the activities of the Financial Controller, Director of Finance and CFO.
• ACCA / CIMA / ACA part-qualified.
• Previous experience of management accounts preparation including accrual calculations, balance sheet reconciliations and accounting adjustments to tight deadline.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand a task as well as perform it.
• Are you looking for a new challenge and ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 160 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our vibrant and dedicated team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions and a team of 50+ in our recruitment department, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

Benefits

• Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!