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Family-owned and family-run, we have built our success by putting people first, delivering exceptional customer care and maintaining a strong commitment to our colleagues and communities.\nToday, Leightons operates 37 optical practices across the South of England, alongside two thriving hearing care businesses: Leightons Hearing Care and The Hearing Care Partnership. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial performance and control of the business.\nThe Opportunity\nThis is an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified accountant, an experienced professional seeking a new opportunity, or someone approaching qualification who enjoys being at the heart of the numbers.\nWe're looking for a hands-on finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls and driving continuous improvement. You'll work closely with the Head of Financial Control, supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, branch performance analysis and finance process improvements across a growing multi-site business.\nThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating variances, solving problems and making finance processes more efficient. If you thrive on ensuring the numbers are accurate and enjoy improving how finance operates, we'd love to hear from you.\nKey Responsibilities\nManagement Reporting & Month-End Processes\nSupport the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines.\n\nPrepare monthly trial balances and supporting schedules.\n\nCalculate and post accruals and prepayments, including rent, utilities and locum costs.\n\nAnalyse branch profit and loss accounts and investigate unusual variances.\n\nAssist with year-end audit requirements and tax-related reporting schedules.\n\nFinancial Control & Reconciliations\nComplete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.\n\nReconcile NHS and corporate debtor receipts.\n\nMaintain robust controls over cash and card receipt reconciliations.\n\nManage and reconcile customer finance schemes, investigating issues where required.\n\nBranch & Operational Finance Support\nDistribute branch financial reports and support teams with financial queries.\n\nAssist branches with quarterly stocktakes and related adjustments.\n\nMaintain the fixed asset register and ensure assets are correctly recorded.\n\nProvide practical finance support across the wider business.\n\nSystems & Process Improvement\nProcess and review daily sales integrations.\n\nInvestigate transactional differences and support accurate financial reporting.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve controls, reporting processes and automation.\n\nSupport finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nAbout You\nWe're looking for someone who is:\nNewly qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or actively studying towards qualification. 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