Management Accountant

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to support the financial management of the Hospice group companies. The Management Accountant role is key in tracking the performance of the Hospice through the provision of accurate monthly figures, assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, plus providing ad hoc data analysis to support Hospice-wide activities and senior management decision making.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Finance and will have one direct report. They will work collaboratively with the wider finance team, including volunteers, as well as colleagues across the Hospice and externally.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the accounting function of the Trust and Trading Co including all entries to the Sage 200 finance system and all associated reconciliations.
• Producing a monthly management accounts pack and Balance Sheet reconciliations and providing departmental management information to relevant managers.
• Having management responsibility for the recognition and booking of all charitable and non-charitable income.
• In addition to the full Customer/Supplier payment cycle including raising sales invoices, obtaining supplier invoice authorisation, ensuring coding accuracy and payment received/made to terms.
• To constantly look to review and improve the reporting and financial controls functions for the reporting group with support from the Head of Finance.
• To develop an understanding of all aspects of Hospice activity and reporting.
• Plus, to seek to utilise financial systems fully to ensure efficient and effective processing and reporting.
• Responsibility for the management and development of one member of staff - ensuring monthly one to ones, quarterly/annual appraisals and objective setting are undertaken in line with the Hospice HR requirements.

Person Specification

• Part or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/CCAB or with at least two years recent, relevant financial experience
• Experienced in the use of accounting systems, software and procedures
• Experience in the preparation of management and financial accounts and data analysis
• Solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset registers, bank reconciliation and cash handling
• Good working knowledge of Excel

Benefits

• Salary: £46,875 to £50,333 a year inclusive of a High Cost Area Allowance (depending on experience)