Assistant Management Accountant

CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

The Group generates revenue of more than £600m from 450 practices across the UK and Australia, with more than 8,500 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.

The leadership team of CVS carry the attributes of the animal caring focus throughout the Group. Employees are supported to learn and grow, internal promotions are encouraged and the dynamic environment provides opportunities to really make a difference.

Please note: this is a hybrid role where you will work three days a week from our Support Office in Diss, and two days a week from home.

Summary of role:

The role supports the Management Accounts Manager with the Group’s management accounting processes and procedures. The principal aspects of the role are:

• Review nominal ledgers and process accounting transactions to support the preparation of monthly profit and loss accounts and balance sheet
• Continuous review of procedures to identify efficiencies and to implement continuous change via providing support to the finance team.
• Assisting the Management Accounts Manager in the control and reconciling of balance sheets and identifying and reporting on key movements in month and YTD
• Seeking continuous development and improvement in client service and processes.

Key Skills Required:

• Part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or AAT Qualified;
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.

Alongside a competitive salary, we are offering benefits including;

• Study packages
• 6.6 weeks holiday and a buy/sell holiday scheme
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Health cash plan – save on everyday health care
• 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Generous staff discount on pet care and products
• Gym flex – save on gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.