Finance Administrator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

NHS; Old Brampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Old Brampton seeks a Finance Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll join a supportive finance team to deliver efficient accounting processes for hospice care. Key responsibilities include managing income accounting, sales ledger, and month-end accounting. The ideal candidate has experience in administration, strong numeracy skills, and is comfortable with Sage and MS Office. AAT qualification or equivalent is preferred. This position offers flexible hours, with some time required on-site.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in an administration environment.
• AAT qualification or Business studies qualification.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting finance team with accounting for income and expenditure.
• Assisting in month-end processes including journal entry.
• Raising sales invoices and performing credit control tasks.

Skills

Experience in administration

Numeracy skills

Competent in accounting transactions

Proficient in MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English Level 4 or equivalent

AAT qualified or studying

Tools

Sage 200

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Finance Administrator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then weve got the perfect role for you.This is an opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join our highly performing and supportive Finance Team supporting a charity in their crucial mission.In this exciting role, you will have a key part in delivering efficient accounting processes for Ashgate Hospice. The role includes responsibility for various processes within income accounting, sales ledger, month end accounting and purchasing processes to support the smooth operation of the Hospice finances and contributing to the success of the Hospice.The role is varied and requires excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Hours: 20hours per week, worked one day (7.5 hours) a week on site whilst the rest ofthe hours can be worked flexibly with agreement with the line manager.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the Finance team with accurate and timely accounting for income and expenditure in Sage 200Assisting in month end processes including journal entryRaising sales invoices and performing credit control tasksResponsible for counting, reconciling and banking cashTo get full details on what the role includes please read the attached Job Description, call the recruiting manager for an informal chat (it may be possible to arrange a visit to the hospice).

About us

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Job responsibilities

You should have at least 1 years experience working in an administration environment. Alternatively you should be an AAT studier/qualified or completed Business studies qualification. You will need to be a competent processor of accounting transactions. You will be a team player that is able to support the team. Have a hands on, proactive approach to work. Above all, youll possess the personal attributes we seek and feel a strong affinity with our values of compassion, teamwork, respect and being open and inclusive.Skills and experience required:Confident with using computers and MS Office including, Excel, Word, Outlook and TeamsGood personal organisation skills and ability to prioritise workAbility to work to deadlinesGood numeracy skills with good understanding of accounting transactional processes and competent in processing financial transactions

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Level 4 or equivalent
• AAT qualified or actively studying for AAT qualification

Experience

• Good understanding of accounting transactional processes
• Competent processor of financial transactions
• Good working knowledge of excel
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels of the organisation
• Able to prioritise own work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines
• Excellent team player
• Good understanding of Sage or other SME finance system for purchase ordering and invoice enquiry

Additional Criteria

• AAT/Business studies studied or at least 1 year office/administration experience
• Confident with using computers and MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Hospice matters
• Basic understanding of VAT
• Experience of purchasing processes
• Experience of Cash handling and working with cash collection companies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.