Full Time Management Accountant at Jaffray Care in Birmingham, England

Jaffray Care are a Registered Charity and specialist provider of health and social care support for adults.

We are looking for a Full Time Management Accountant to join our small finance teambased in Erdington, Birmingham. 38 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Qualifications required - ACA/ ACCA / CIMA Part qualified or equivalent qualifications by experience

Experience in the care sector desirable

1.Summary of Role:

The role will include sole & shared responsibility of tasks with the Financial Accountant & working closely with the Head of Finance;
Ensuring that all financial procedures are followed & all financial records are kept up to date;
To cover for the Financial Accountant in their absence.
Ensure effective communications advising the Chief Executive/ Care Management Team of any concerns or problems at the earliest opportunity.

2.Sales Ledger:

Raising & posting of sales invoices;
Chasing outstanding balances & resolving payment queries;
Reconciliation of remittances from funders to the sales ledger.

3.Bank & Cashbook:

To enter payments & receipts onto Sage ready for reconciliation;
Monitor all bank accounts & ensure all correctly reconciled.

4.Credit Cards:

Reconciliation of credit card statements to receipts;
Preparation of credit card schedules for posting onto sage.

5.Petty Cash:

Receiving requests for petty cash from Care Managers or senior management;
Ensure that the correct money is requested from the bank & distributed;
Ensure correct entry on system;
Check & balance all receipts.

6.Client Accounts:

Ensure all clients accounts are up to date, for the monthly reconciliation;
To ensure all clients receive relevant benefits that they are entitled to;
To ensure that all invoices relating to clients are on file & up to date;
Completion of all relevant client forms are filed in correctly;

7.Nominal Ledger:

Journal entry preparation & monthly posting;
Ensure that monthly reconciliation balance sheets are correct & up todate;
Ensure all supporting documentation to posting journals is maintained;

8.Purchase Ledger:(Shared with Financial Accountant)

Ensure all invoices are logged correctly & have been authorised & signed by the relevant party;
Ensure that purchase ledger accounts are up to date;
Ensure all suppliers figures are correct & balance, for reconciliation.
Asset Register:(Shared with Financial Accountant)
Maintain the register up to date;
Check register once a month or when required;
Update register in line with capital expenditure.

10. Grant applications and funding:

Assist Head of Finance with leading out on grant applications.
Assist Head of Finance with writing persuasive grant applications
Maintain detailed records of grant applications, reviews and outcomes

11. General Administration:

Carry out general administrative tasks, word processing and photocopying as required.
Receive incoming telephone calls in an efficient and professional manner, forwarding to the appropriate person as relevant. Ensure that all messages are accurately relayed to the appropriate person containing all relevant information.
Take part in the production of documentation required by and/or as directed by any Senior Manager or Director.
The Postholder will maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work in accordance with agreed policies.

The Job Profile is a summary of the responsibilities & is not an exhaustive list of duties or tasks. It will be reviewed with the post holder from time to time as contribution towards staff development.

To request an application pack please contact the Personnel Department, by clicking Apply.