Cygnet Health Care is one of the UK’s largest independent providers of mental health care. Cygnet is now entering an exciting period of growth and we are looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to join our growing Head Office Finance team based in Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks.

Purpose
To support the Senior Management Accountant in the month/year end reporting processes

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to
• Assist with the month-end process
• Prepare accruals and prepayment schedules
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Internal Audit packs
• Prepare and post month-end journals
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare individual site management accounts with commentary on key variances
• Attend monthly management accounts calls with site Hospital Managers and Operational Directors
• Support the year end process, including liaising with external auditors

Experience
• Working towards of recognised accounting qualification e.g. AAT
• Experience of using Sage or other accounting system
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and meet month end reporting targets
• Ability to interact with hospital managers and senior management
• Professionally mannered and well presented
• Excel skills are essential for the role
• Ability to deal with complex queries and resolve in an efficient manner
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to manage own workload daily

Skills
Attention to detail · Accuracy · Microsoft Office applications
Effective Time Management · Team Player · Good Written/Verbal Communication