About this role
Job summary
The Finance Team provides expert financial, procurement, and business support services across Care Plus Group (CPG). The team is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budget management, procurement support, financial governance, and the operation of effective financial systems and controls. Working closely with managers and stakeholders throughout the organisation, the service helps ensure resources are used efficiently, statutory obligations are met, and strategic objectives are supported through sound financial management.
The Management Accountant plays a key role within the Finance Team, supporting the Finance Manager in the effective financial management of CPG. The postholder will act as a vital link between Finance and operational services, ensuring the timely, accurate and efficient provision of financial information to support decision-making, financial control and organisational performance. The role is responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, financial reporting, budget monitoring and analysis, and the reconciliation of key control accounts within the Trial Balance in accordance with the Group's reporting timetable and financial procedures.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Management Accountant
Base: Westgate Park
Hours: 37.5 per week, Permanent
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Salary Range 5 point 22 £35,352 per annum (pay award pending)
You will:
Have detailed understanding and knowledge of accounting standards, procedures and processes to enable complex project work and financial queries to be undertaken and resolved without supervision. You will support the annual external audit process and assist with the statutory accounts and regulatory returns.Identify, investigate financial variances and trends and ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and financial procedures.Prepare monthly management accounts to a high standard and in a timely manner for the CPG and its subsidiary companies. Review, monitor and report on management accounts position, budget reports to management and budget holders.Ensure timely and accurate management information is provided whilst ensuring the financial ledgers of CPG balanced within set timescales with a minimum of inaccurate/unnecessary transactions.Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and consistent monitoring and forecasting of cash flow and will maintain and develop the financial system ensuring that current and future needs for financial information are identified and met.Be a Part Qualified Chartered Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA with experience of management accounting and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of management accounting and financial accounting Preparing monthly management accounts with over 3 years recent experience as a minimum Experience working in a finance background Minimum of 5 years recent accounts experience Managing and supervising staff
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Team working Effective communications skills Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Word/Excel) Competent use of Excel to intermediate level standard and can use Excel competently. Ability to analyse and interpret financial data Effective time management and ability to work to tight deadlines. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of contacts e.g. managers, contractors, suppliers, auditors Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong Management Accounting Skills Good Technical Accounting Skills Good analytical skills Reliable and flexible Analytical ability and a logical approach
Other Essential
Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job
Qualifications Essential
Part Qualified Chartered Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA Numeracy and literacy level 3 (or equivalent)
Desirable
Fully Qualified or working towards Chartered Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA
Employer details Employer name Care Plus Group
Address Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)