Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading private care provider in Colchester is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing management accounts, providing performance analysis, ensuring accurate KPIs reporting, and collaborating with operations teams. The ideal candidate has ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualification and experience in management accounts preparation along with strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic organization committed to outstanding care and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience of management accounts preparation including accrual calculations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform tasks as well as understand them.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular reporting to influence performance and cost control.
• Prepare regular reporting and monthly management accounts.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Management accounts preparation

Accrual calculations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Accounting adjustments

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA part-qualified

Job description

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.

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.

Key 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.
• Providing day-to-day support to the activities of the Financial Controller, Director of Finance and CFO.

What We're Looking For:

• 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.

Why Join Care UK?

• 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!