VetThing
Management Accountant
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VetThing is the UK's newest and fastest-growing veterinary group, built on a simple idea: when vets recognise something in each other's work that only the profession truly understands — "it's a vet thing." Launched in November 2025 under the leadership of vet-turned-founder Ben Hanning MRCVS, VetThing is majority-owned by the veterinary professionals who work within it and it's scaling fast, now home to eight clinics and counting! We're backed by Vetopia, the third-largest pan-European veterinary group, spanning eight country-specific brands and 220+ clinics across nine countries, which means UK-level speed and start-up energy, with established European infrastructure behind it.
We need a Management Accountant who wants more than month-end box-ticking. You'll be helping to build the reporting rails as we scale — consolidating clinic accounts, keeping intercompany clean, liaising directly with the clinics across a growing group, and giving the leadership team numbers they can actually act on.
Purpose of the Role
Responsible for the day-to-day financial bookkeeping of a number of clinics, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, supplier payments, debtor reconciliation, VAT submissions and month-end close. Working with various accounting packages, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero. In the medium term this will be centralised to Microsoft Business Central (BC). Meeting month-end close deadlines of the wider group. Building strong relationships with the clinic partners and practice managers, to ensure accurate and trustworthy financial data.
This is a hands-on role in a small start-up team.
Key Responsibilities
- Systems & bookkeeping
Use accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, to reconcile the bank account, pay suppliers, prepare VAT returns, and post all accounting entries required for month-end close. Microsoft Business Central (BC) will be implemented in the medium term (6-9 months). Full BC training will be provided.
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Accruals
Where supplier invoices have not been received by month-end close, raise accruals based on historic spend trends or supplier-provided estimates so the accounts reflect a complete and accurate position for the period. Maintain accurate and consistent ledgers across entities. -
Payroll
Support payroll inputs with clinics (hours, changes, new starters) -
Debtor reconciliation
Reconcile debtor balances to the Practice Management System (PMS) reports each month, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. -
Flash revenue reporting
Share flash (preliminary/unaudited) revenue figures for the Group no later than Working Day 1 (WD1) of the following month. -
Month-end close
Fully reconcile month-end accounts ready for review by Working Day 3 (WD3), in line with the Group Finance Manual. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and produce monthly reports for clinics. -
Supplier payments
Pay supplier invoices as close as possible to their due date, in order to maximise clinic cashflow — while maintaining agreed payment terms and avoiding late-payment penalties or damage to supplier relationships. -
Clinic relationships
Build strong professional relationships with key members of the clinics such as practice managers and partners. Request and interpret information professionally and confidently. Visits to clinics are encouraged to help build these relationships.
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- Projects
As we scale and the team grows, you will be involved in several projects to help set the team and group up for success. These may include onboarding new systems, banking platforms and accounting policies.
Person Specification
Essential:
- A friendly, patient and enthusiastic team player, who brings new ideas on best practice
- Level 4 AAT, or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Comfortable learning new finance systems (BC training provided, but confidence with software generally is useful)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to short fixed monthly deadlines (WD4 close)
- Experience with VAT preparation
- Enjoys variety and working in a start-up environment.
Desirable:
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP/accounting systems
- Experience in a multi-site finance function
- Experience with accounting platforms such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Understanding of the veterinary profession
How to Apply
To apply, please provide your CV and a covering letter.
Closing date: 28th August 2026
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
No agencies, please.
Equal Opportunities
VetThing is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants will be considered for employment based on their skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.
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