Management Accountant

Darlington

Salary up to £42,000 dependent on experience

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our proactive and collaborative Finance team in Darlington. This is a hybrid role, with up to three days per week in our office located at Priory Hospital Middleton St George, offering flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week.

Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and management accounting activities. You'll work closely with colleagues across different departments, providing financial insight to support business decisions and contributing to the smooth running of the wider finance function.

Please note that interviews for this role will take place in person at our Priory Northern Office, located at Priory Hospital Middleton St George, Darlington.

Responsibilities

You'll support the delivery of accurate financial information, working collaboratively across the business and identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Month-end reporting: Supporting the month-end process across designated areas of the profit and loss account and balance sheet, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Financial analysis: Reviewing trends, comparing actual performance against budgets and investigating significant variances.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Fixed Asset Accounting: Take ownership of fixed asset accounting and reporting, acting as the key point of contact for all internal and external fixed asset-related queries.
Stakeholder collaboration: Building strong working relationships with colleagues across our services and the wider Finance team to ensure effective information sharing.
Process improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve the accuracy, quality and efficiency of financial processes and reporting.
Reporting and budgeting: Preparing regular and ad hoc financial reports and supporting wider activities, including budgeting and year-end audits.

You'll also support the wider Finance team with day-to-day queries, ensuring financial records are accurate and maintained in line with relevant policies and requirements.

Skills

We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Qualifications: A recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
Experience: A minimum of five years' experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial reporting and management accounts.
Analytical skills: The ability to think logically and creatively, solve problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with Finance colleagues and operational teams across the business.
Teamwork: A collaborative approach, with the ability to manage priorities, take initiative and contribute to wider team objectives.

You'll also be comfortable with occasional visits to other Priory sites as required.

Benefits

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
Employee Assistance Programme
Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
Gym Flex (qualifying period)
Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
Access to development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Leadership & management development
Parental Leave Gift

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.