Location: Althorp Grange, Holdenby Road, Spratton, NN6 8LD
Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £36,000
Working hours: 9 a.m - 5 p.m
About us:
At St Matthews Healthcare we strive to be an outstanding care provider and employer of choice by inspiring Passion for Care by putting People First, where Positivity and Partnership fuel Progressive growth in an environment that draws strength from actively Pursuing Diversity.
About the role :
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Team Leader to oversee day-to-day transaction processing and support key financial reporting activities. This is a hands-on role combining technical accounting responsibilities with team leadership, offering excellent exposure to business performance and stakeholder reporting.
You will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and ensuring efficient finance operations across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
- Financial Reporting and Timely Distribution: Collaborate closely with Finance leadership to ensure timely completion and distribution of statutory financial accounts, monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets. Assist budget holders and managers by addressing queries related to financial performance and budget management.
- Accurate Income and Cost Recognition: Ensure that income and costs are correctly recognized in the appropriate accounting periods.
- Internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Generate and report on internal KPIs to maintain operational stability and support forecasting.
- Oversight of Banking, Cash, Sales, and Purchase Ledger: Provide oversight and support for banking and cash management, as well as sales and purchase ledger processes.
- Cash Flow Management: Take responsibility for cash flow preparation and monitoring.
- Payroll Support: Handle finance transactions related to payroll requirements, including support for Payroll.
- Month-End Journal Entries: Calculate and post monthly period-end journal accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. Reconcile control accounts, monitor outstanding entries, and ensure timely month-end completion.
- Risk and Opportunity Awareness: Keep the finance leadership informed about identified risks and opportunities related to transaction processing.
- Auditor Interaction: Assist in interactions with internal and external auditors, as well as HMRC. Collaborate with other third parties as needed.
- Effective Communication: Liaise with other departments and teams to ensure seamless financial operations.
About You
- Strong experience in transactional finance and month-end processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Benefits of Joining SMHC
- Company pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.
- Staff development and training - bespoke and progressive approach with abundant opportunities for career development.
- Free on-site parking.
St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.
If you think you have the right skills & attitude for the role of a Management Accountant at St Matthews Healthcare. Apply Now!
Pay: Up to £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
