Management Accountant
Location: Chatham, Kent or Ilford (Office Based)
Salary: £35,000–£55,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Join the UK's fastest-growing independent veterinary group
DNA Vetcare is an independent veterinary group with over 50 practices across the UK, and we're continuing to grow. We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting the commercial performance of our expanding business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and wants to make a real impact within a growing organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate management accounts, providing commercial insight, and supporting operational decision-making across a business with multiple legal entities, ongoing acquisitions, and franchise/partnership arrangements. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to help drive performance while maintaining strong financial controls.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a large, multi-site organisation (30+ sites or £30m+ turnover).
- At least 3 years' experience in a multi-site environment.
- CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified (ACA also considered). Candidates whose highest qualification is AAT will be considered only with substantial subsequent practical experience, ideally alongside current study towards CIMA or ACCA.
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, and supporting a Financial Controller or senior finance function.
- Knowledge of franchise and/or partnership business models — essential.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence partnering with stakeholders across the business.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing organisation.
- An interest in embracing technology and a willingness to use AI tools to improve efficiency and support business processes.
- The ability to commute to our Chatham or Ilford office, living within approximately 40 minutes of the site.
Why DNA Vetcare?
At DNA Vetcare, we're passionate about investing in our people and our practices. As we continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to influence the financial direction of a successful and ambitious business while working alongside a collaborative and supportive leadership team.
What we offer:
- Salary £35,000–£55,000, depending on experience
- A stable, growing business with exciting long-term opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work with senior leaders across a diverse multi-site organisation
- The chance to help shape the future of one of the UK's leading independent veterinary groups
If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next challenge in a growing, commercially focused business, we'd love to hear from you.
Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?
At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.
Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.
We are expanding our exceptional team—and we’re looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.
Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.
If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.
