Job Title: Management Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Based: Solihull
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Job Type: Temporary, Full Time
Sir Josiah Mason Trust
SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. SJMT want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.
The services provided include:
- Safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing
- Residential and extra care
- Community and housing related support
- Services to advance the opportunities of children and young people in need
Everything they do is rooted in their 370 year history and driven by their vision for the future.
Job Role:
We are looking for a temporary full-time office based Management Accountant working 35 hours per week who will be responsible for overseeing the smooth day do day operational management of the Finance Department under the direction of the Head of Finance. The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the charity from day to day financial management, planning and reporting. This position is a five month contract to cover maternity leave.
This is an extremely exciting time to join SJMT at a time of growth and development in the charity which currently has schemes in Solihull, Shirley, Wolverhampton, Erdington and Kidderminster.
Key responsibilities:
- To ensure that all monies received including rents and grants are banked immediately and credited to the correct bank account.
- To ensure the financial ledgers are maintained on a daily basis.
- To ensure the reconciliation of control accounts on a monthly basis.
- To ensure the integrity of the Rent Ledger and Sales Ledgers with regard to residents details.
- To ensure that the rent accounting system is maintained on a timely basis by incorporating starters and leavers (residents) as they arise and to set up new contributions for residents on the Rent Ledger in time for the commencement of each new financial year.
- To calculate Care fees and issue invoices to residents and Local Authorities.
- To notify appropriate Local Authorities and Residents of new fees and contributions prior to the commencement of the new financial year.
- Ensure proper accounting of all monies handled including rents, petty cash, and residents’ funds.
- To prepare quarterly Managements Accounts, including Income & Expenditure accounts, Balance Sheets and Fixed Assets, comparing actuals with budgets.
General Requirements:
- A methodical approach with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to work to targets
- Qualified AAT, ACCA finalist or CIMA Finalist
- Experience of using SAGE 50, Pyramid and Omniledger
- Charity /Housing Association experience of at least 1 year
- Advanced level Excel, good knowledge of Word and Outlook
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Good problem solver with a curious mind, willing to use own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers at all levels
- A DBS check will be taken up for the successful candidate
- Two Covid vaccinations required as work involves carrying out duties in the residential care home from time to time.
What we offer:
The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:
- Starting on 31 days holiday pro rata inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
- An annual ‘wellbeing’ day for all staff
- Company sick pay
- Funded DBS checks
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme – access to 24 hour confidential advice / counselling
- Long service awards
- Ongoing career development training
Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Equal Opportunities:
SJMT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date for applications: 18th February 2022
Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS to complete the attached application form.
Candidates with the relevant experience and job titles of; Finance Officer, Accountant, Financial Controller, Chartered Accountant, Accounts Manager, Head of Accounts, Qualified Accountant, Management Accountant, Head of Finance, Group Accountant, Finance Specialist, ACA, ACCA, CIM may be suitable for this role.
