CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader. Join a Thriving Team and Make a Difference Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level while contributing to a meaningful mission? CareTech and its subsidiary, Purple Zest, are looking for a talented Management Accountant to join our high-growth team About Us At CareTech, we are committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care and support with a strong person-centred approach. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs and providing care for children and young people in specialist centres with integrated educational programs. Purple Zest, a subsidiary of CareTech, is revolutionising the conversation about disability by turning it into a commercial opportunity for businesses. We provide consultancy, training, and host the annual Purple Tuesday initiative to improve the customer experience for disabled people. Our Purple DPSS offers support to Direct Payment holders and individuals with a Personal Health Budget, assisting with recruitment, employment guidance, payroll, and invoicing support. The Opportunity We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team and lead the integration of Purple Zest into the CareTech group accounting system. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working closely with senior leadership and driving efficiency improvements. What You'll Do Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Systems Team to migrate Purple Zest’s accounts from Sage to Coldharbour. Streamline and document financial processes while seeking improvements in management accounting and direct payment calculations. Work alongside CareTech’s finance teams to standardise processes and integrate operations. Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflows, and forecasts. Provide insightful financial commentary to the Purple Zest CEO. Lead a part-time finance assistant and oversee balance sheet reconciliations. Liaise with the operational finance team to enhance direct payments processes. Who We’re Looking For Essential: Part-Qualified in ACA / ACCA / CIMA. Strong Excel skills and experience with data migration. Excellent organisation and prioritisation abilities. A team player with a problem-solving mindset. High levels of discretion and attention to detail. Desirable: Experience working in a multi-site business environment. Why Join Us? ✅ Be part of a company that makes a real social impact. ✅ Work in a fast-growing and innovative team. ✅ Gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. ✅ Develop a broad skill set in a dynamic finance function. ✅ Competitive salary & benefits package. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organisation and take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you Management Accountant – Hertfordshire – [SYS-15671]