St Ann’s Hospice

Management Accountant

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Job summary

Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you looking for a new challenge?
  • Can you demonstrate excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann's Hospice.

"I was incredibly impressed by the vision and sense of direction that the hospice has, and I wanted to be part of making a real difference to the lives of its patients and their families"

Paul Jarvis, Director of Business Development

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will be a qualified accountant or have extensive experience which supports this level of knowledge
  • Working within the Finance Department they will have responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for St Anns Hospice and St Anns Hospice Trading Company Limited.
  • They will investigate budget variances and report to Finance Manager.
  • They will provide analysis and costings to support departmental managers.
  • They will support the day to day running of the purchase ledgers, providing cover when needed and being responsible for reconciling prior to payment and producing suggested payment reports.
  • They will produce the quarterly VAT Return for St Anns Hospice Trading Company Limited and assist with Hospice annual vat reclaim.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and data protection regarding all personal information and hospice activity, operating within current legislation.

About us

At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.

Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full-time permanent position

Salary: St Anns Band 6 £37,127- £41,394 per annum Competency Based Framework

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Based at: Heald Green, occasional Little Hulton (Some remote working)

Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Lindsay McSpirit on 0161 498 3672 for an informal chat.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Interview date: August 18, 2023

Details

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,127 to £41,394 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0040

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the production of St Anns Hospice and St Anns Hospice Trading Company Limited monthly management accounts to meet reporting deadlines.Including: Bank reconciliations, Prepayments / Accruals, Deferred / accrued income, Restricted income & expenditure

  • Provide analysis reports, costing reports and investigate budget to variances as required, highlight variances to Finance Manager.
  • To respond to queries from Department Managers.
  • Maintain records and reconciliation to produce the Trading Company VAT Return on a quarterly basis and assist with the Hospice annual reclaim.
  • Contribute to department policy development

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the production of St Anns Hospice and St Anns Hospice Trading Company Limited monthly management accounts to meet reporting deadlines.Including: Bank reconciliations, Prepayments / Accruals, Deferred / accrued income, Restricted income & expenditure

  • Provide analysis reports, costing reports and investigate budget to variances as required, highlight variances to Finance Manager.
  • To respond to queries from Department Managers.
  • Maintain records and reconciliation to produce the Trading Company VAT Return on a quarterly basis and assist with the Hospice annual reclaim.
  • Contribute to department policy development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a qualified member of an accountancy body, a holder of an equivalent qualification or have extensive experience which supports this level of knowledge.

Management Accountant

Essential

  • Be a qualified member of an accountancy body, a holder of an equivalent qualification or have extensive experience which supports this level of knowledge.
  • Has extensive experience in the production of both management accounts and statutory accounts.
  • Have experience in the preparation of VAT Returns.
  • Strong IT skills, be proficient in Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Attend appropriate courses to ensure continue professional development.
  • Work independently to achieve deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and be self motivating.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience in the production of management accounts and statutory accounts.
  • Analyse and evaluate management information.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Travel independently to other hospice sites.
  • Demonstrate the hospice values.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a qualified member of an accountancy body, a holder of an equivalent qualification or have extensive experience which supports this level of knowledge.

Management Accountant

Essential

  • Be a qualified member of an accountancy body, a holder of an equivalent qualification or have extensive experience which supports this level of knowledge.
  • Has extensive experience in the production of both management accounts and statutory accounts.
  • Have experience in the preparation of VAT Returns.
  • Strong IT skills, be proficient in Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Attend appropriate courses to ensure continue professional development.
  • Work independently to achieve deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and be self motivating.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience in the production of management accounts and statutory accounts.
  • Analyse and evaluate management information.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Travel independently to other hospice sites.
  • Demonstrate the hospice values.

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).

Additional information

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager

Lindsay McSpirit

LMcSpirit@sah.org.uk

01614983672

Details

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,127 to £41,394 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0040

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


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