Management Accountant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization based in Inverness seeks a talented Management Accountant to oversee management accounts and financial controls. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with extensive accounting experience, excellent communication, and leadership abilities. This role involves developing KPIs, supporting finance transformation projects, and leading a dedicated finance team. Embrace a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and impactful business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and monthly management accounts.
• Skilled in financial controls and processes.
• Confident working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts.
• Develop monthly reporting and KPIs to support business performance.
• Strengthen financial controls across a multi-site environment.
• Act as lead contact on finance-related transformation projects.

Skills

Strong background in accounting

Excellent communication

Leadership capability

Proficient in Excel

Financial controls

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Management Accountant

We're looking for a talented Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Barchester Healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and leading others.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts, developing KPIs and reporting tools, and ensuring strong financial controls across our multi-site environment. This role is also key in supporting transformation projects - acting as the central finance lead for configuration, testing and implementation. In this role you'll play an important leadership role, driving performance, developing capability, and supporting the wellbeing and engagement of your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts
• Develop monthly reporting, KPIs and insights to support business performance
• Oversee home balance sheets and key reconciliations, including Sales, Bank and Client Funds
• Strengthen financial controls and processes across a multi-site environment
• Investigate and explain variances to senior managers
• Act as lead contact on finance-related transformation projects developing, testing and launching new processes
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders and ensure project documentation
• Deliver finance training to non-financial managersSupport and develop members of the Management Accounts team
• Handle performance and build a highly engaged team

About You

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Strong background in accounting and monthly management accounts
• Skilled in financial controls
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership capability
• Confident working to tight deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems

Why Join Barchester?

At Barchester, you'll work with a collaborative Finance team dedicated to continuous improvement. We'll support your development, involve you in impactful business-wide initiatives, and provide the opportunity to lead a respected and high-performing team.