Management Accountant - Stroud GL PQ - Longfield Hospice

Description

Are you a skilled finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector? We're seeking a Management Accountant to lead our Finance team and ensure the smooth running of financial operations across the organisation.

About the Role

As Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely management accounts, supporting financial decision-making, and ensuring compliance with charity-specific financial regulations. You'll work closely with your line manager to analyse financial performance and drive process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day line management and oversee workload allocation within the Finance team.
• Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure in line with charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant charity legislation.
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of VAT returns and Payroll and associated taxes.
• Have oversight of monthly payroll.
• Monitor Restricted and Unrestricted funds, ensuring appropriate allocation and reporting.
• Work with the income generation teams to provide information, support grant applications and facilitate reporting to donors.
• Support line manager in the implementation of process improvements to increase operational efficiency
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with line manager.
• Liaise with external auditors and be principal contact for the audit fieldwork.

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience in management accounting and team supervision.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and a willingness to learn charity-specific regulations.
• Proficient in financial systems (e.g., Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Empathy with the aims of hospice provision.

Desirable:

• Experience in grant reporting and donor compliance.
• Knowledge of Gift Aid.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a cause that truly matters. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. We offer a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to Longfield Hospice.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £41,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person