Job Description

We are looking to recruit aproactive and detail orientated management accountant to play a key role in ensuring that we provide time sensitive, accurate and insightful financial information for all our stakeholders.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 39,388 - 46,311, Hospice Band 6 Competency Based Framework
Working Pattern: 37.5hours over 5 days of the week
Based at: Heald Green, on occasion Little Hulton (with some remote working)
Call to action - 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.
Please email Sue Boyes, Head of Finance, sboyes@sah.org.uk if more information is required.
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
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 and payroll processes 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 Payroll, 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 Ann's, 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.
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

Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
39,388 to 46,311 a year Band 6 Competency Based Pay Framework
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0256-25-0026
Job locations
St. Anns Hospice
St. Anns Road North
Heald Green
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3SZ
St. Anns Hospice
Peel Lane
Worsley
Manchester
M28 0FE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities

• 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 reconciliations 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.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities

• 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 reconciliations 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.

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.

The Management Accountant will be able to
Essential

• 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.

Experience
Essential

• Have experience in the preparation of VAT Returns and payroll

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.

The Management Accountant will be able to
Essential

• 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.

Experience
Essential

• Have experience in the preparation of VAT Returns and payroll