Finance Manager / Management Accountant

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager / Management Accountant to join a family-run care provider, delivering residential, nursing, respite and specialist dementia care. As a Finance Manager / Management Accountant, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day finance operations and providing accurate financial information to support business decisions. This is a full-time role providing 12-month maternity cover, offering salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 with some flexibility for the right candidate, plus benefits. You will be responsible for: ? Preparing monthly management accounts and group financial reports ? Completing bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations ? Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring and cost control ? Managing supplier invoices, payment processes, resident and local authority invoicing, and credit control ? Supporting fee and supplier contract negotiations ? Processing monthly payroll, HMRC submissions, VAT returns and pension submissions ? Reviewing expenditure, identifying cost efficiencies and providing financial analysis to senior management ? Maintaining accurate financial records and effective financial controls across the business The candidates from the following background will be considered: ? Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Accounts Manager, Financial Accountant, Finance Business Manager, Financial Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Finance & Accounts Manager, Group Accountant, Finance & Payroll Manager, Company Accountant, Accounts & Finance Manager, Finance Officer, or similar. What we are looking for: ? Hands-on experience within a finance management or management accounting role ? Experience with payroll, VAT, pensions and HMRC submissions ? Background of budgeting, forecasting and cost control ? AAT Level 4 or equivalent accounting qualification / experience ? Strong Excel skills Desirable: ? Experi