Management Accountant

Job summary

Management Accountant (6 month contract) – Borehamwood, Herts. 

Job type: Full time, temporary – 6 month fixed contract 

Salary: £50,000 pro rata 

Contract hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday 

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! 

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join the Westgate Healthcare Head Office team.
As our Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, maintaining comprehensive working papers, and supporting financial reporting across the Group. You will play a key role in producing financial analyses, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and supporting statutory reporting and audit preparation.
This is a vital role in ensuring strong financial control and providing valuable insight to support decision-making across our diverse operations - including nine Care Homes, Head Office, and a Hotel.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!

Why work at Westgate?

• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Stream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events

About the role:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and maintain supporting working papers.
• Complete reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments, ensuring robust financial control.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting across all business units.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory deadlines.
• Assist with year-end accounts, audit preparation, and liaising with external auditors.
• Produce insightful financial analyses and reports to support decision-making.
• Monitor departmental spending and provide variance analysis to aid cost control.
• Maintain and update key financial schedules, including fixed assets, payroll reconciliations, and loan interest accruals.
• Support debtor management, contract renewals, and supplier contract records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting efficiency.

About you:

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel and spreadsheet modelling skills.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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