Senior Management Accountant (Finance12)

Reporting to: Group Reporting Manager Contract type: Full time – Colchester Hybrid About Cera: Cera is a digital-first healthcare-at-home company delivering care, nursing, telehealth, and repeat prescription services in people\’s homes via technology. In under five years, Cera has expanded to 10,000+ staff across the UK and Germany, delivering 40,000+ healthcare visits a day, and has grown from zero to nearly £250m revenues. Every day, Cera delivers healthcare services equivalent to 40 hospitals or 1,000 care homes, and has grown 100-fold over the past two years, making it one of the fastest-growing businesses in Europe. Cera currently holds more than 160+ partnerships with the NHS and local authorities, and its technology is used by 2,000+ businesses nationwide. Its technology predicts health deteriorations in patients 30-fold faster than traditional care companies, with its Professional Carers and Nurses responding to over 5,000 ‘high risk’ alerts each day. Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cera has delivered 10 million healthcare visits in people’s homes, created 10,000 jobs, and licensed its recruitment technology to the UK Government Department of Health to recruit 50,000+ people into healthcare careers. About the role: We are actively looking to hire a qualified or finalist ACCA / CIMA Management Accountant. This is an exciting and wide-ranging role reporting directly to the Group Reporting Manager but also working closely with the management accounts team, currently split between Colchester, London, and Stafford. The role includes: Reviewing entity management accounts and branch P&Ls Reviewing non-NetSuite entities / branches Managing and overseeing the overall month-end process Dealing with external auditors and assisting with queries Working with the finance department and the wider business to ensure effective controls around operational finance activities Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Answering ad hoc queries for management / wider finance The role would suit an ambitious Management Accountant or practice professional with a passion for accounts who is looking to further their career. What we’re looking for: Qualified accountant / finalist with good knowledge of UK accounting standards Experience with producing management accounts including variance analysis Ability to coach junior team members Experience of calculating judgemental accruals Experience working with auditors to complete statutory audits Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Positive attitude and energy to execute Ability to meet tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Good time management Strong Excel skills What we offer: Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements 25 days holiday + your birthday off, plus bank holidays Mobile phone, laptop, and remote IT setup for WFH days Company pension scheme Training and development opportunities Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and long-term employee schemes LifeWorks discount platform and Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend scheme Service and Recognition awards Life at Cera: We champion diversity, inclusion, and well-being to create a workplace where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. We believe in a world where you can explore and express yourself freely, regardless of background or identity. Our team includes academics, innovators, start-up accelerators, and care experts, all committed to building a better future for care through technology. The COVID-19 pandemic led us to shift to remote working, and many team members now operate in a hybrid model involving regular office visits in Colchester. #J-18808-Ljbffr