Finance Assistant

St Kentigern Hospice; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in St Asaph seeks a Finance Assistant to manage financial operations, including processing invoices and preparing reports. The role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and experience in charity finance is preferred. Applicants should have a background in finance or bookkeeping, with an AAT qualification being advantageous. Flexible hours are offered, with a requirement to work Fridays. This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in hospice sector preferred.
• Knowledge of charity finance and SORP regulations.
• Experience working in specialist palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualifications in finance or book-keeping

Accountancy qualification (AAT)

Tools

Sage-Accounts IQ

Job description

Contract: Part-time (22.5 hrs pw, flexible hours available - initially 6 month contract Salary: £16,537pa

The Role

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our hospices financial operations. You will support the Finance Manager with day-to-day tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all financial activities.

This is an exciting opportunity. we are able to offer flexible hours but one day must be a Friday.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts in line with hospice policies
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Liaising with suppliers, staff, and external stakeholders regarding finance queries
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes
• Assisting in the lottery department function, including ensuring that there is a continuity of service when the Lottery Co-ordinator is absent.

About us

St Kentigern Hospice provides compassionate, specialist palliative care to people with advanced life-limiting illnesses and support for their families. Our work is only possible thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers and supporters. We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join the team, maintaining a high standard of financial management ensuring that our services are sustainable for the future.

• A supportive and caring working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Free parking
• Staff menu
• Flexible hours if required
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in peoples lives every day

Job responsibilities

JOB DETAILS:

JobTitle

FINANCE ASSISTANT

PayBand

Hoursof Work and Nature of Contract

• 22.5 hrs per week flexible over theweek but to include Friday

Base

ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

ORGANISATIONALARRANGEMENTS:

ManageriallyAccountable to:

Finance Manager

Responsiblefor:

JobSummary/Job Purpose:

To be a member of the Financeteam, contributing to the day-to-day financial management of the hospiceand associated companies.

To provide cover forthe lottery department as required

To provide effective financialsupport to enable the Hospice to operate efficiently

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEYRELATIONSHIPS

Board of Trustees

Executive Management Team

Senior Management Team

Auditors

Bank Manager

Investment Brokers

FINANCIAL

Effectively assist in the day-to-day accounting andfinancial management of the charity and its associated subsidiaries,particularly concentrating on Promotions and Trading subsidiaries

Assist the Finance Manager with the budgetingprocesses and reporting on financial performance to the management teams,Finance Committee & Board of Trustees

Maintain a culture of excellence, leading by example.

Providing management information to the SeniorManagement Team & EMT

Continually seek to identify potential savingopportunities.

Liaise with banks, auditors and other associatedcompanies

Assist in the lottery department function, includingensuring that there is a continuity of service when the Lottery Co-ordinatoris absent.

Respond to any financial queries from staff, Boardand funding providers

GOVERNANCEAND QUALITY

Assist in ensuring financial and lottery policiesand procedures are reviewed, amended if required and adhered to, andreported to the Finance Committee.

Ensure appropriate backup and storage of financialinformation

Assistance with preparation and submission ofmonthly Gambling Commission returns

Contribute to the strategic direction of the hospiceand its services for patients and families

Maintain compliance and contribute to relevantelements of the governance framework including risk management

MANAGEMENT

Manage all financial services, ensuring consistentlyaccurate data is maintained at all times.

Provide accurate information, statistics andoutcomes to the Board of Trustees, sub committees and other partners asrequired.

EDUCATIONAND DEVELOPMENT

Attendinduction programmes, and education training for staff, creating a culture oflearning and development.

Maintainexternal links with educational providers.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

The ability to transfer an existing NHS pension overto the hospice

A contributory pension scheme

Clinical staff are aligned with NHS pay rates

Free occupational health support

Eligible for Blue Light Card and card holder benefits

Real living wage employer

Discounted staff menu available from Caffi Cariad

Accessto outdoor spaces for both work and relaxation.

Free parking on site

Enhanced benefits include; Maternity/paternity andadoption leave, occupational sick pay, free flu jabs, Bereavement leave andsupport, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Person Specification

Personal

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creative, resourceful and organised
• Excellent time management skills and ability to motivate others
• Ability to respond effectively and timely to changing circumstances
• Energetic and enthusiastic

Experience

• Experience in achieving tight deadlines and attention to detail
• Efficient, well organised and able to work independently and with initiative when required.
• Experience within hospice sector
• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP regulations
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of working in specialist palliative care.
• Knowledge and experience of the health and social care sector.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Sage-Accounts IQ or similar finance systems
• Background in finance or book-keeping
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Accountancy qualification either part or full (AAT)

IT

communication

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.