Assistant Management Accountant

Job Description

Job title: Assistant Management Accountant Responsible to: Finance Manager Accountable to: Financial Controller Our ValuesFulfilling Lives is our core purposeEvery one of us makes a difference is the belief that drives usCaring, Passionate and Teamwork are the values that underpin everything we doJob SummaryCare UK is a leading, innovative provider of Residential care services in the UK. The group has delivered strong organic and acquisitive growth over recent years with revenue in excess of £400m.Further growth prospects continue to be strong, and the business is well placed to take advantage of the opportunities presented to key players in the market. Consequently, the internal environment is fast paced and continually evolving, providing an excellentopportunity for individuals seeking to make a significant impact.Care UK requires an Assistant Management Accountant to fulfil a key role within the business.The Assistant Management Accountant, reporting to the Finance Manager, will have responsibility for key aspects of financial reporting and control to deliver timely and reliable reporting to divisional level management and group finance. The post-holder will,on a regular basis, liaise directly with the divisional Executive team and home managers.Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the executive team and operational management, to support the business in achieving and exceeding its strategic and financial objectives.
• Support in 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.
• Preparation of regular reporting and monthly management accounts and supporting analysis to key stakeholders. Ensuring that the information provided is accurate, complete, delivered within defined timescales and prepared in line with group accounting policyand statutory accounting standards.
• To provide financial support to key stakeholders to ensure management information is understood and queries are efficiently and effectively managed.
• To assist with statistical data and ensure KPIs are accurately reported
• To ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that any areas requiring action are dealt with promptly.
• To assist in the completion of VAT and statutory returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Active and constant improvement of processes and practices.
• Ongoing identification and communication of risks and opportunities; through general interactions with operations
• Building strong working relationships with the other key members of the Finance and Commercial team to support the business and drive performance
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecast processes, linking in with the Commercial Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis teams
• Providing day-to-day support to the activities of the senior finance team.
• This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.

Heres what you can benefit from working with Care UK:

• Industry Leading Study Package - including paid for exams and 5 paid study days for each exam.
• Award Winning Care Provider (Residential Care Provider of the Year - Health Investor Awards 2022 & more)
• Long service awards
• Discounted gym membership
• Competitive refer a friend bonus
• GEM Awards - we recognise colleagues who go the extra mile
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Pension contribution