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Senior Management AccountantNHS

Portland, DT5 1BB Permanent
Posted 17 September 2026 Closing date 17 October 2026
Weymouth Rail Station (3.3 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.6 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (22.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Agincare is looking for a talented and fully qualified Senior Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fastpaced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact across a growing organisation. This role is based full time in our Portland office in Dorset. Youll provide highquality financial analysis, support strategic decisionmaking, and oversee the delivery of management accounting activities. Youll work closely with the Senior Accountant and lead the work of our Management Accountants, helping to drive accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement across the function. What youll be doing Managing the monthend process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations Producing detailed variance analysis and clear explanations for performance movements Preparing monthly financial performance reports, KPIs, and adhoc analysis for senior stakeholders Supporting and mentoring junior accoun

Main duties of the job

Agincare is in search of a qualified Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team. The role requires a professional who excels in fast-paced environments and is eager to make impactful contributions within the organisation. Based in Portland, Dorset, this position involves delivering high-quality financial analysis, guiding strategic decisions, and managing accounting activities. The Senior Management Accountant will manage the month-end processes and produce variance analyses and performance reports for senior stakeholders. Additionally, they will support and mentor junior staff, working towards continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, strengthening relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a full ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification with at least 23 years of experience in management accounting and a senior or supervisory role. The role offers the chance to shape financial insights across the organisation.

Job description

Package Description: Agincare is looking for a talented and fully qualified Senior Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fastpaced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact across a growing organisation.

This role is based full time in our Portland office in Dorset.

Youll provide highquality financial analysis, support strategic decisionmaking, and oversee the delivery of management accounting activities.Youll work closely with the Senior Accountant and lead the work of our Management Accountants, helping to drive accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement across the function.

What youll be doing

  • Managing the monthend process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Producing detailed variance analysis and clear explanations for performance movements
  • Preparing monthly financial performance reports, KPIs, and adhoc analysis for senior stakeholders
  • Supporting and mentoring junior accounting staff, helping to develop capability and best practice
  • Collaborating with department heads on budgeting and forecasting aligned to strategic goals
  • Monitoring business costs and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance
  • Ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal processes
  • Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting

What were looking for

  • Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
  • 23 years experience in management accounting
  • Experience in a senior or supervisory role
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Proficiency with financial systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
  • Confident communicator able to present financial information to nonfinancial colleagues
  • Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • A collaborative, professional approach and commitment to high standards

Why join Agincare?Youll be part of a supportive, ambitious finance team where your expertise will directly influence decisionmaking and business performance.This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape how we deliver financial insight across the organisation.

If youre a qualified accountant looking for your next step with the autonomy to lead, the scope to influence, and the chance to grow wed love to hear from you.

About AgincareWere a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

About us

Agincare is a family-run care service provider operating since 1986. With a team exceeding 4,500 members, Agincare is one of the largest care providers in the UK, with more than 100 locations including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices across England. The company is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, committed to helping care leavers become independent. Agincare offers guaranteed interviews to care leavers and values equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all. All care services from Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The finance team at Agincare offers a supportive and ambitious environment where team members can influence decision-making and business performance.

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