Job Description

Management Accountant (Care Sector)

Location: Various & Hybrid

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent - Part-time will be considered

About Us

At Catalyst Choices, we're more than a care provider -- we're a community. We deliver compassionate, high-quality support to people across Warrington & St Helens, helping them live fulfilling, independent lives.

The Role

We're looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. You'll take ownership of monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring financial information is clear, accurate, and insightful. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll help ensure our services remain sustainable and focused on people, not just numbers.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting. Reconcile funding from local authorities, NHS, and private clients. Support payroll cost analysis and efficiency improvement. Support transactional team

About You

You'll be an analytical, proactive accountant (part- or fully-qualified) who thrives on making an impact. You'll combine technical expertise with empathy for the social care mission. Experience in the care, charity, or public sector would be a strong advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Proven management accounting experience in the care, charity, or public sector. Strong understanding of funding streams and cost control. High-level Excel and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

Team management experience Experience using Xero, Sage. Knowledge of CQC, local authority, and NHS funding mechanisms. Experience in not-for-profit or social enterprise settings.

Core Competencies

Integrity & Accountability - Acts with honesty, confidentiality, and transparency. Analytical Thinking - Interprets complex data to drive improvement. Collaboration - Builds trust and strong working relationships.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and pension scheme. Flexible and hybrid working options. 23+ days annual leave plus bank holidays. Ongoing professional development. The chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Ability to travel to our 3 main locations in Warrington, Birchwood and Newton le Willows
Experience:

Team management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Part-qualified or qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Warrington WA3 6PL (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warrington WA3 6PL