Average Management Accountant salary in Inverness

Management Accountant We're looking for a talented Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Barchester Healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and leading others. About the Role You'll be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts, developing KPIs and reporting tools, and ensuring strong financial controls across our multi-site environment. This role is also key in supporting transformation projects - acting as the central finance lead for configuration, testing and implementation. In this role you'll play an important leadership role, driving performance, developing capability, and supporting the wellbeing and engagement of your team. Key Responsibilities Produce timely, accurate monthly management accountsDevelop monthly reporting, KPIs and insights to support business performanceOversee home balance sheets and key reconciliations, including Sales, Bank and Client FundsStrengthen financial controls and processes across a multi-site environmentInvestigate and explain variances to senior managersAct as lead contact on finance-related transformation projects developing, testing and launching new processesMaintain strong communication with stakeholders and ensure project documentationDeliver finance training to non-financial managersSupport and develop members of the Management Accounts teamHandle performance and build a highly engaged team About You ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifiedStrong background in accounting and monthly management accountsSkilled in financial controlsExcellent communicator with strong leadership capabilityConfident working to tight deadlinesProficient in Excel and accounting systems Why Join Barchester? At Barchester, you'll work with a collaborative Finance team dedicated to continuous improvement. We'll support your development, involve you in impactful business-wide initiatives, and provide the opportunity to lead a respected and high-performing team.

Management Accounts Team Leader About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Management Accounts Team Leader to join our Management Accounts function and lead a team responsible for producing accurate financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong leadership capability to take ownership of key accounting processes, support continuous improvement, and help drive operational excellence across a busy and fast-paced finance environment. As Management Accounts Team Leader, you will manage and support a team of Management Accounts Assistants, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of management accounts, reconciliations, reporting and financial controls. What You'll Be Doing Financial Reporting & Reconciliations Oversee the production of accurate and high-quality management accountsReview monthly management accounts to ensure integrity and accuracy of reported informationReview and reconcile revenue and occupancy alongside the Management AccountantTake ownership of various balance sheet reconciliations and utility spend reportingEnsure strict financial controls are maintained across all reconciliation processesReview and sign off monthly reconciliations completed by the teamEnsure utility costs are processed, paid and accounted for correctlySupport the effective flow of invoices through Medius, the P2P systemAssist with the development of finance procedures, reports and process improvementsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance reporting outputs for Homes, Regional Teams and Directors Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Management Accounts teamSupport recruitment, onboarding and induction of new team membersMonitor performance through regular supervisions and appraisalsRecognise strong performance and provide constructive feedback where neededSupport continuous learning and professional development across the teamManage employee relations matters including absence, conduct and disciplinary proceduresCreate a positive, engaged and supportive team culture Stakeholder Support & Operational Management Resolve escalated supplier queries and support issue resolutionEnsure workload coverage during periods of annual leave or absenceWork collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and the wider businessSupport the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders About You Essential Minimum 5 years' experience working within an accounting environmentPrevious experience managing, motivating and developing staffStrong experience working to deadlines in a fast-paced finance environmentExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail with a high level of accuracyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectivelyProficient in financial systems, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applicationsAdaptable and able to manage competing priorities Desirable HNC/HND or Degree in Accounting or Business Studies

Barchester Healthcare is the only care provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, and we are recruiting to our expanding accounts team in Inverness! You would join an established team to support General Managers across our 200-strong nursing home and hospital portfolio to understand and question their management accounts.NEED TO HAVEAccounts qualification (you do not need to be a qualified accountant)Ability to recognise anomalies in financial reportsNEED TO DOGenerate and distribute management accounts to c. 20 nursing homes using our internal systemsReview expenditure with home Administrators on a monthly basisAnalyse all P&L transactionsReconciliation of home credit cards and personal allowancesREWARDS PACKAGEBarchester is the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. As well as a competitive salary, we are offering:Free learning and development.Pension contributions.Unlimited access to internal reward schemes and external retail/leisure discounts.If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.