Job Description

Location:

St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, CM17 9JX

Salary:

45,777 - 46,873 per annum (depending on experience) includes High-Cost Area Allowance

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Overview of role

St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of people affected by a life-limiting illness in West Essex and the borders of East Hertfordshire.



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. In addition, the Management Accountant will assist in identifying and implementing changes to reporting processes and financial controls to ensure our financial processes are as efficient and effective as possible.



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.



The finance team currently have a flexible working pattern with a combination of office and home working.



We are looking for a part/fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) for the role, charity accounting experience would be useful but not essential.





In return for your commitment, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, generous leave, pension options (including NHS continuity), life assurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We also provide strong development support and learning opportunities.



For an informal discussion, please contact: Anna Beck, Head of Finance on 01279 773735 or by email anna.beck@stclarehospice.org.uk



Right to Work



Please note St Clare Hospice do not hold a Certificate of Sponsorship, we are therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.

How to apply

Please complete a St Clare Hospice application form or submit your CV with a cover letter telling us why you feel you are suitable for this role (in particular, explaining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the Person Specification).



Please send your application documents to: hr@stclarehospice.org.uk

Key documents

Management Accountant - June 2025



Employment Details - Management Accountant.docx



Application Form DBS - May 2021



Equal opportunities recruitment monitoring form



St Clare Employee Benefits

Key dates

Closing date:

Sunday 13th July 2025

Interview date:

Week Commencing 21st July 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01279 773744 or email hr@stclarehospice.org.uk



We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.



Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

A note to agencies

We understand that agencies do search for opportunities to work with organisations such as ourselves. However, we request that you do not contact us in relation to the vacancies advertised above. We respond to enquiries from individuals seeking employment directly.