Management Accountant at PortmanDentex

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Budget Management, Capital Expenditure (Capex), Fixed Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Advanced Excel, Oracle Fusion ERP, Profit And Loss Reporting, Month-end Close

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Company Description PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond. Job Description The Management Accountant will be responsible for the delivery of management accounting, reporting and analysis for the Group’s central support functions and capital expenditure (Capex). This includes ownership of profit and loss and balance sheet reporting, preparation of journals, reconciliations, and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making across the business. The role will partner with budget holders across central functions, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective budget management. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Management Accounts Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for central support functions, including People, Marketing, Property, Finance, IT and other overhead cost centres. Produce accurate and timely profit and loss reporting, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year performance. Prepare and post monthly journals, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and comply with accounting standards and company policies. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any reconciling items in a timely manner. Prepare management accounts commentary, providing clear explanations of financial performance, risks, opportunities and key business drivers. Monitor overhead expenditure, identifying trends, cost-saving opportunities and areas requiring management attention. Support the month-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and financial information is complete and accurate. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and long-range planning for central support functions. Capital Expenditure (Capex) Prepare monthly reporting and analysis of capital expenditure for all dental practices in the estate. Monitor Capex spend against approved budgets and forecasts, providing detailed variance analysis and commentary to stakeholders. Review capital expenditure requests to ensure appropriate approvals, business justification and compliance with internal governance requirements. Assess capital work in progress balances to ensure expenditure is correctly classified and transferred to fixed assets when appropriate. Prepare and post Capex-related journals, including asset additions, disposals, depreciation and transfers. Maintain accurate fixed asset records and support periodic asset verification exercises. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies relating to capital expenditure and fixed assets. Qualifications Experience Required for the role Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – Recently qualified or final exam stages Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role. Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Results driven with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced business. Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting/ERP systems. Desired Experience in PE environment, ideally healthcare or similar industry. Experience using Oracle Fusion ERP system. Additional Information In addition to a competitive basic salary, our benefits also include: Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on business performance Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme Application process When you click apply, we’ll need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application. Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career. IND003 #LI-EW1 #LI-Hybrid We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality. Contract Type: Permanent PortmanDentex Location: The Port - Cheltenham Vacancy Type: Central Functions Department: Finance and Legal

Responsibilities

The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis for central support functions and capital expenditure. This includes managing P&L, balance sheets, and partnering with budget holders to ensure robust financial control.