Management Accountant (Fixed Term)

The Wellington Hospital is one of the UK's leading private hospitals and plays a key role within HCA Healthcare UK's network of world-class healthcare facilities. Our Finance team provides accurate financial reporting, business partnering, and operational insight that supports effective decision-making across the hospital.

About the role

This role is integral to ensuring departments are supported to manage budgets effectively while maintaining the highest standards of financial governance and reporting. As a Management Accountant, you'll work closely with senior leaders and Heads of Department, providing financial analysis, reporting, and guidance that helps drive operational performance. From overseeing monthly accounting activities and supporting departmental financial reviews to contributing to annual budgets and business cases, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and contributing to the success of a dynamic healthcare environment. Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly accounting activities, including preparing and posting accruals and prepayments.
• Review monthly financial results, investigate variances, and ensure accurate reporting of financial performance.
• Support the preparation of monthly operating results, weekly forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Partner with Heads of Department by preparing and presenting financial information for departmental reviews and budget meetings.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, business cases, and other ad hoc financial projects.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience within a management accounting, commercial finance, or audit environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities, including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Schedule

• Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Fixed Term Contract until September 2027.

Pay

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits.