Management Accountant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Rossendale Hospice

Job description and person specification

Position:

Management Accountant

Reports to:

CEO

Salary

£32,038 pro rata

dependent upon experience

Rossendale Hospice

Hours

22.5 Hours per week

Job summary: the post holder is expected to:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small finance team, preparation of monthly management accounts, reconciliation of all balance sheet items and preparation of the annual budget.

Act as GDPR Information Asset owner for all financial data

Our Vision

We aim to positively influence a future in which everyone within the Rossendale community facing life limiting illness receives the best possible care and support.

Our Values

Underpinning our vision we have three values, compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Anyone coming into contact with Rossendale Hospice, whether as a service user, supporter, staff member or shop customer, will experience the same level of care and professionalism on which weve built our reputation. We operate within the framework of these core values. Our staff and volunteers aim to uphold these values, irrespective of their role. We recognise and adopt appropriate behaviours which ensure we always work within our values.

Key tasks/duties;

FINANCE

Preparation of monthly management accounts from Sage for the Hospice and Hospice Trading in a timely manner.

Input all financial transactions to SAGE accounting system ensuring audit trail maintained.

Preparation of year end accounts, liaising with external Accountants/Auditor.

Raising of Sales Ledger invoices for ICB and other relevant Groups and Trade Debtor management.

Receipting all income into Sage and reconciling to the Fundraising CRM system.

Preparation of Hospice budget for review with CEO/Hospice Treasurer.

Monthly variance analysis in management accounts, reporting to CEO, Management and Board on any significant variances. Updating the forecast as required.

Provide ad hoc financial analysis for both the Hospice and Hospice Trading.

Undertake bank reconciliations for Hospice bank accounts.

Ensure best value achieved with regard to purchase of items & services.

Management of Finance Admin Officer and Hospice Driver.

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register including depreciation calculations.

Submitting VAT reclaims and Gift Aid claims to HMRC.

PAYROLL

Responsible for payment of all monthly salaries utilising the SAGE payroll system, payment of monthly NI/PAYE to HMRC, and monthly submission of report to HMRC and monthly payments to Pension Schemes.

Updating payroll diary and system with salary changes, tax code amendments,and benefit related issues. Liaison with tax office regarding tax code changes.

Provide monthly salary reports for Treasurer/CEO.

Monitoring and reporting of NHS and Hospice pensions schemes

Person/professional:

To attend all mandatory training sessions such as fire lectures, manual handling and CPR.

Undertake mandatory e-learning training meeting required timescales.

To act at all times in accordance with the hospice policies and procedures of Rossendale Hospice.

At all times act as an ambassador for Rossendale Hospice to patients, relatives carers, colleagues and members of the public

Engage in lifelong learning and attend any training as suggested by the CEO.

Participate in annual appraisal.

Health and safety

Understand the fire regulations and action to be taken in the event of a fire.

Report any incidents/adverse events in accordance with Rossendale Hospice policy.

Understand the principles of infection control and hand hygiene.

Have an understanding of the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy.

Take all measures to ensure that the safely of staff, patients, volunteers, supporters, customers and visitors to Rossendale Hospice in accordance with the Rossendale Hospice Health and Safety Policy.

Manual handling and /or heavy lifting

Key requirement of the role as detailed below

Full, current, valid UK driving licenceN/A

Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.

Car insurance, including business cover where applicable.

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

(formally known as Criminal Records Bureau) - Standard

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Educated to GCSE level, Grade C or above in Maths and English.

Experience of Sage Accounts System.

Experience of Sage Payroll.

Experience in data entry and office systems.

Experience and ability to prepare monthly management accounts from Sage Accounts System.

Ability and Experience to reconcile Balance Sheet Items.

Ability and experience of budget and cash flow analysis/reporting.

Proficient in the use of Excel

ACCA /CIMA qualified

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good standard of administrative skills.
• Ability to plan workload, identify and prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours in accordance with the needs of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the Person specification

Desirable

• Please refer to the Person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rossendale Hospice

Address

Rossendale PHCC New Cribden House

161 Bacup Road

Rawtenstall

Lancashire

BB4 7PL

Employer's website

https://www.rossendalehospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)