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.
