Management Accountant - Retail
Full time
Sudbury/Homebased
£37-£39,000per annum plus competitive reward and benefit scheme

Be there when it matters

Sue Ryder work to engage effectively with organisations both locally and nationally to improve palliative, neurological and bereavement care.

Are you a proactive and customer focused Management Accountant? If so come and join our personable team and contribute to the work that we do across Sue Ryder.?

Not only is this a chance to get involved with providing financial support to Sue Ryder, you'll also be responsible for the production of all monthly management accounts for the Retail division to include preparation of accruals, prepayments, stock and deferred income journals and associated business reporting and contributing to the continuous improvement of our systems . No two days are the same and this is a great opportunity to develop your skills in financial management. This is a vital role in the finance team contributing to the delivery of Sue Ryder’s palliative, neurological and bereavement support across the UK

About you
It's an exciting time to join Sue Ryder and to hit the ground running ideally you will be a part qualified or a highly experienced competent accountant with advanced excel skills. You will have demonstrable experience in management accounting and the control procedures and monthly deadlines, prioritising to meet deadlines. Ideally you will be confident with excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Experience of providing support to non-financial colleagues on financial would also be beneficial.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts for the Retail division. including preparation of accruals, prepayments, stock and deferred income journals, with the support of the assistant management accountant
• Working closely with the Retail division to ensure that all income and costs are captured and reported accurately, providing variance analysis for actuals verses budget/ forecast and prior year and undertake nominated balance sheet reconciliations
• Involvement with rents, service charges etc. cost allocation across Sue Ryder
• Provide financial, performance and variance analysis for all areas pertaining to the management accounts for inclusion in the monthly Finance Report. Support designated areas in developing financial and operational data input into the strategic planning process
• Participate in the forecasting and budgetary process in terms of collecting, recording and processing relevant data to support the Finance Business Partners, as well as importing the final budgets into the Accounting systems and supporting the Director of Finance in identifying and delivering systems and process developments
• Liaise with Budget holders on a monthly basis to improve the financial understanding of the budget holders and with external auditors, compiling year end schedules for the annual audit, as required

Competitive Benefits Package

- 27days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Interview date: TBC

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

In the event that we receive a significant number of applications, we may choose to close this role ahead of the closing date published.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition - we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

We aim to encourage a culture where all people feel valued for the unique contribution they bring to our organisation. We seek to attract and engage people from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, ages and abilities who bring a broad range of knowledge, skills and experience.