Head of Management Accounts

UK of UK and Northern Ireland Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 23, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description
Be part of something great Maximus is a global organisation delivering health and employment services to millions of people every year. In the UK, our 5,000 colleagues provide life‑changing support through assessments, health programmes, employability services and specialist interventions. We do work that matters — with people who care. We’re now looking for an experienced Head of Management Accounts to lead our Management Accounts team (c. 14 FTE) within the UK Controllership function taking ownership for record to report and management account functions. This senior role reports to the UK Financial Controller and is accountable for the monthly financial reporting across all Maximus UK entities and plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the finance function. As a strategic leader, you will drive process standardisation, data quality improvements, and the adoption of technology to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. You’ll foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture across multiple business areas, bringing strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. This is a hybrid role, with around 1 day per week on-site in Leicester, plus travel to other UK locations as required.
About this role

Summary

Lead management accounts team ensuring accurate financial reporting and process improvement in UK healthcare sector

Job title

Head of Management Accounts

Experience level

senior level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

UK-based, hybrid role with travel; remote work possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial reportingmanagement accountsteam leadershipprocess standardisationdata quality

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

management accountsfinancial reportingcontrollership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Hybrid