About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new senior Finance role and want to make a difference to the local community? Have you proven experience of successfully producing management accounts? Then we'd been keen to hear from you!
St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Management Accountant to join their small Finance team to deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial information. This role is essential in helping the Hospice make informed decisions that maximise resources and support high quality patient care.
This is a full-time position based on-site at our main hospice site, working 37.5 hours per week in office hours, Monday to Friday. The salary band for this role is £40,190 - £48,396 per annum dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job
This is a new role at the Hospice and as Management Accountant your main priorities will be to:
Produce monthly management accountsSupport budget holders with analysis and queriesAnalyse financial performance and contribute to strategic financial planning
This is a great time to join the team as we have recently undertaken a digital transformation project and as part of this a new finance system has been introduced. There will be an opportunity to work with the Head of Finance to continuously improve this system along with other processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to:
Be part-qualified or fully qualified accountantHave significant experience of producing management accounts and financial analysisHave excellent organisational skills and be able to communicate effectively with internal key stakeholders
What we can offer you in return:
An opportunity to make a differenceGenerous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 daysAttractive pension schemesExtensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discountsFree on-site car parkingA supportive and friendly working environment
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Management Accountant will support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information. Be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, supporting budget holders with analysis and queries, analysing financial performance, and contributing to strategic financial planning.
Main duties and responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring all accounts are reconciled with up to date and accurate information.Support the Finance Officer and Finance Administrators with complex queries and reconciliations.Support budget holders by preparing analyses and responding to queries.Support the Head of Finance in forecasting processes, preparing income, expenditure, and cashflow projections.Assist with annual budget preparation, working collaboratively with managers to develop realistic and sustainable financial plans.Monitor restricted and designated funds, ensuring compliance with donor intentions and charity accounting standards.Support the preparation of yearend accounts, working with auditors and ensuring accurate reconciliations.Support the Head of Finance in continual improvement of financial systems and processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.Provide financial analysis to support business cases, service development, and strategic decision making.Support the operation and management of the Hospice payroll system and pension schemes. Ensure the Hospice meets all its statutory payroll and pension obligations and responsibilities.Support with optimising the management of data external to the finance system.Deputise as necessary for the Head of Finance.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, charity SORP, internal controls, and Hospice policies.
Person Specification
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non finance colleagues Ability to be sensitive and empathetic Effective team player Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice
Experience Essential
Significant experience of producing management accounts and financial analysis Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to work under pressure High attention to detail/accuracy Able to manage and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
Desirable
Experience of working within the charitable or healthcare sector Knowledge of charity accounting and SORP Understanding of restricted funds and project accounting
IT Essential
Competent user of Microsoft Word & Excel with good keyboard skills
Desirable
Experience of using financial software eg: Microsoft Business Central Software, Sage 50 Payroll Software
Qualifications Essential
Part qualified or fully qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
Personal Essential
Integrity, discretion and be able to respect confidentially Courteous and respectful of others Enthusiasm Confident Be proactive and able to use initiative
Employer details Employer name St Leonard's Hospice
Address St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)