Job Description

Job Details


Location Heald Green, on occasion Little Hulton Department Finance Date posted July 15, 2025 Closing date July 22, 2025 Package 39,388-46,311, Band 6 Competency Based Framework Interview date July, 28 2025

Job Title



Management Accountant/Payroll



Location



Heald Green, on occasion Little Hulton (with some remote working)



Salary



39,388-46,311, Hospice Band 6 Competency Based Framework



Hours



37.5 hours over 5 days of the week



Contract



Permanent



Introduction



At St Ann's Hospice, there's one thing that motivates us and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.



We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.



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



Job Summary


The Role



The Management Accountant/Payroll will:


Be responsible for the production of St Ann's Hospice and St Ann's Hospice Trading Company Limited monthly management accounts to meet reporting deadlines. Including,
Bank reconciliations

Prepayments / Accruals

Deferred / accrued income

Investigate budget variances and provide robust analysis to Finance Manager. 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. Be responsible for processing starters/leavers and other contractual changes to employee payroll on advised by People and Culture. Be responsible for adjustment to employee salaries, benefits and deductions. Be responsible for the collation and import of department timesheets to pay enhancement and overtime. Knowledge of pension schemes and HMRC guidelines and deadlines. Utilize system reports to review payroll and discuss anomalies with the Finance manager. Provide support to ensure purchase ledger invoices are processed in accordance to policy, completing monthly reconciliation's and producing a suggested payments report. Assist with the production of year end Statutory Accounts for both Hospice and Trading Company. Check gift aid claims ready for submission. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times. Assist the Finance Manager with the submitting of information to auditors and tax advisors and responding to their queries. Assist the Finance Manager with the monitoring of working capital for both the Hospice and Trading company on a monthly basis.
Requirements



The Management Accountant/Payroll will have:


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 and payroll 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.

The Management Accountant/Payroll will be able to:


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.
Key Benefits


35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees) Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time) Health cash plan Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution Life cover Free parking Discounted lunches on site Flexibility to fit your work around your home life Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
How to Apply



If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.



Click HERE to apply.



Please contact Sue Boyes on 01614983641 or email sboyes@sah.org.uk for more information.



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/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.



Timescales


We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.



Closing date: 22nd July 2025



Interview date: 28th July 2025