Management Accountant

Job summary

As the Management Accountant at Athena Care Homes, you will be responsible for supporting the financial management of our care homes through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and effective financial controls.

About Athena Care Homes:
Athena Care Homes is an award winning, family-owned business operating seven residential nursing homes in East Anglia where care and compassion runs through to our very core.

At Athena we celebrate everyone as an individual. Whether that’s delivering authentic care, supporting our team to make moments for our residents and their loved ones, or whether that’s learning and growing together.

About the role:
The Management Accountant at Athena Care Homes plays a key role in supporting the financial performance and continued growth of the business.

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and reconciliations while supporting month-end processes, cash flow management, and operational decision-making across the care home portfolio. The role will help ensure strong financial controls, provide valuable commercial insight, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care through effective financial management.

Salary:
Circa £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Shift Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Location:
Central Office, Russel House, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6TF. This role is fully office-based.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor and analyse the financial performance of our care homes, providing variance analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities across the business.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure effective financial controls, compliance, and reporting processes are in place.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role, progressing towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial and payroll systems; Sage50 experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with healthcare or care home sector experience.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.