via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Finance Manager/Management Accountant (Maternity Cover 12month)

Millennium Care
Wigan Full-time
This listing is from Indeed
View original listing ↗

  • Full Time

  • Fixed Term Contract

  • 40 hours
Millennium Care is an established, family\-run care provider with over 30 years' experience and an excellent reputation for delivering high\-quality care across the North West. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Management Accountant to provide maternity cover for a key finance role within our business.
This is a hands\-on role with responsibility for the full finance function across three care homes, together with group financial reporting.

Working closely with the Directors and senior management team, you will take ownership of the day\-to\-day finance operations and provide accurate financial information to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and group financial reporting.

  • Bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.

  • Budgeting, forecasting, cash\-flow monitoring and cost control.

  • Management of supplier invoices and payment runs.

  • Resident and local authority fee invoicing and credit control.

  • Fee and supplier contract negotiations.

  • Monthly payroll processing and HMRC submissions.

  • VAT returns and pension submissions.

  • Monitoring expenditure and identifying cost\-saving opportunities.

  • Providing financial analysis and support to Directors and senior management.

  • Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate records.
About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced, commercially aware, organised and hands\-on, with the ability to manage the finance function independently.

Essential:

  • Strong practical experience using Xero – essential.

  • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Senior Management Accountant.

  • Strong management accounting experience.

  • Experience with payroll, VAT, pensions and HMRC submissions.

  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost control.

  • Excellent Excel skills.

  • AAT Level 4 or equivalent accounting qualification/experience.
Desirable:
  • ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified/part\-qualified.

  • Experience within the care, healthcare or social care sector.

  • Experience managing finance across multiple sites.
Why Join Millennium Care?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, established and highly regarded care provider, with a varied role offering genuine responsibility and direct involvement with senior management.

If you are an experienced finance professional who enjoys being hands\-on and taking ownership, we would love to hear from you

Contract: 12\-month maternity cover

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • Company discount scheme

  • Salary sacrifice scheme

  • On\-site gym

  • On\-site parking
\#INDHP

Pay: £40,000\.00\-£45,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
3
Accounting roles in Wigan
Full-time
80%
of Accounting roles in the UK
Remote possible
5%
of Accounting roles
📊 Accounting · the UK
651
active jobs
7.8%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
ExcelERPBudgetISOSAPIFRSKPIPower BILeanOracle

Frequently asked questions

How many Accounting jobs are available in Wigan?
Currently 3 Accounting roles in Wigan on AlmostHired, across 1 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Accounting roles offer remote work?
5% of Accounting roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.