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

Hope Homecare Services Limited; Cheshunt; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant to join their team on a part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of financial processes, implement best practices, and provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll management, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and preparing monthly management accounts. With a focus on the health and social care sector, this position allows for flexible working arrangements, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in management accounting, ideally in health and social care.
• Fully qualified or part-qualified with strong experience.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and maintain purchase/sales ledgers.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze tender pricing schedules.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll Management

Cost Analysis

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage Payroll

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

£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.

Benefits
• 28 days holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Healthcare benefits
• Flexible working - predominantly remote