Job Description

Management Accountant

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Work Location: From Crystal Care Solutions Head Office, and remotely as directed by CFO

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am until 5pm, plus participation in on-call as required

Salary Range: 45,000 - 55,000 (depending on experience)

About us

At Crystal Care Solutions, we provide high-quality residential care and supported accommodation for children and young people aged 8 to 25. With over a decade of dedicated service, we specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges offering them stability, growth, and hope for the future.

Established in 2007, we're proud to share that 50% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality care. In 2024, we were also honoured as the Exceptional Employer at the Stars of Social Care Awards - a testament to the supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment we've built for our team.

Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.

Are you an experienced, immediately available Management Accountant looking for a meaningful role where your work directly supports services that improve the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a proactive and analytical Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact by strengthening financial insight, supporting operational decision-making, and enhancing financial governance within a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

Your Role

As our Management Accountant, you will provide high quality financial reporting, analysis, and modelling to support the organisation's strategic goals. You will play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving efficiency, and supporting senior leaders in making informed decisions across our children's residential care services.

Support the month end process, including journals, reconciliations, and financial adjustments. Prepare, review, and analyse monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts. Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis, insights, and recommendations. Conduct cost analysis and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. Build and maintain financial models to support planning and new initiatives. Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and best practice standards. Support process improvements and help implement enhanced systems and reporting solutions.

What we are looking for

Essential Criteria:

Available to start December 2025

At least 3 years' experience in management accounting or financial analysis within an SME.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.

Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Confident in financial modelling and experienced with accounting software.

Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Desirable Criteria:

Part-Qualified ACCA / CIMA (beneficial but not essential). Experience using Sage, Hourly Time and attendance systems, Invoice capture and approvals systems

What we offer

Pension auto-enrolment Pay Care Scheme - cashback on medical expenses Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support Perkbox - discounts at high street and online retailers Annual Leave Service Award Refer a Friend Scheme - earn rewards together Funded DBS and update service reimbursement
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship? Are you qualified, or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA?
Experience:

management accounting or financial analysis within an SME.: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nantwich CW5 6PF