Senior Management Accountant

Agincare; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK seeks a Senior Management Accountant to oversee the month-end close process and prepare financial performance reports. The ideal candidate will hold a qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) and have experience in management accounting. This role involves mentoring junior colleagues and requires proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. The company values collaboration and proactive engagement in financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Confident, qualified finance professional with solid experience in management accounting.
• Proficient in presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports and KPI analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with department heads.
• Monitor and analyse business costs for efficiency improvements.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Ability to mentor junior staff

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (Netsuite, SAP)

Job description

Overview

Agincare is one of the UK's leading providers of care services, and we're currently going through a period of unprecedented growth — making this a fantastic time to join us. Our finance team plays a vital role in supporting that expansion and driving operational excellence. We're now looking for a talented and driven Senior Management Accountant to help shape the financial insight that powers our strategic decisions and supports our evolving business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear explanations and recommendations
• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports, KPI analysis, and ad-hoc reports to senior stakeholders
• Support budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with department heads to align financial targets with strategic goals
• Monitor and analyse business costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency and performance improvement
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff, promoting best practices and professional development
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting standards

What We're Looking For

We're after a confident, qualified finance professional (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with solid experience in management accounting and a sharp eye for both detail and strategy. You'll be fluent in Excel, familiar with ERP systems like Netsuite or SAP, and comfortable presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

This role involves leading others, so we're looking for someone who can mentor junior colleagues and help build a high-performing team. If you're proactive, collaborative, and ready to make a real impact — we'd love to hear from you.

About Agincare

We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all