Management Accountant

Job details

Posted Tuesday 13 January 2026
Salary £50000-£60000
Location Oxford
Job type Permanent
Reference 3950
Recruiter Name Nathan Freestone

Management Accountant – Remote (Monthly meetings near Oxford) – Up to £60,000

About the Client

A growing organisation within the Healthcare sector, backed by private equity, and committed to improving access to diagnostic services across the UK. With a collaborative and supportive culture, they are focused on delivering exceptional service and enabling better health outcomes.

About the Job

This high-impact role reports to the Head of FP&A and is integral to providing accurate, meaningful financial insights that drive operational performance and business growth. Acting as a key business partner, the Management Accountant will take full ownership of month-end processes and play a crucial role in analysis, reporting, and decision support.

Duties will include:

  • Leading the month-end close, including preparation of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Managing key balance sheet items such as deferred income and contract-related accruals
  • Supporting revenue recognition and analysis across multiple payer types
  • Producing performance reports including KPIs related to utilisation and productivity
  • Delivering financial insight and variance analysis to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Acting as a finance partner to operational teams, providing guidance and challenge
  • Conducting cost and margin analysis by service line, identifying areas for efficiency
  • Reviewing and monitoring payroll costs, including agency usage and related accruals
  • Managing weekly cashflow forecasts, highlighting variances and working capital shifts
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes with operational input
  • Assisting with fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure tracking
  • Preparing audit documentation and supporting compliance activities
  • Maintaining finance procedures and documentation in line with control requirements
  • Contributing to continuous process improvement and finance systems development
  • Supporting ad-hoc projects and analysis as required by the Head of FP&A

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a Newly Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), with at least three years’ experience in a hands-on accounting role. A confident communicator with strong Excel skills, you’ll be comfortable interrogating data and turning numbers into actionable insight. Experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar systems is a plus, as is a background in healthcare or other operationally complex sectors