Finance Business Partner Canterbury

Pilgrims Hospices; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. You will oversee month-end procedures, prepare management accounts, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a variety of professional development opportunities. If you are AAT qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA and possess strong analytical skills, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in a fulfilling role.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Financial discounts via Blue Light Card

Standard Life Workplace Pension

Subsidised meals

Access to Dover Counselling Services

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of month-end procedures and preparation of management accounts.
• Quality checking VAT returns and assisting with budget reviews.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Credit Control Experience

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT Qualified

Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Minimum Grade C in Maths and English GCSEs

Job description

Pilgrims Hospices is currently looking to recruit an AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified Finance Business Partner to operate and support certain procedures and processes within the Finance department. The role will provide an excellent development opportunity, with plenty of variety within a busy Finance Department.

The Role
Responsibilities
As a Finance Business Partner you will be involved with a variety of tasks within a busy finance team. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of Month End Procedures and preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Preparing Accruals/Prepayments.
• Line Manager to Finance Assistant.
• Control account reconciliations including inter-company accounts.
• Meet with Budget managers to assist the Finance Manager with Finance Business Partnering including reviewing budgeted expenditure and income.
• Responsible for quality checking VAT Returns.

The post holder must ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard, in line with mandatory and best practice guidelines.

Our Benefits
As an Employer of Choice we are committed to supporting our employees and volunteers through both a holistic benefits package, but also through wellbeing and work/life balance.

Our Hospices Offer

• 26 days annual leave, plus all bank and public holidays.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and a great work-life balance with realistic working hours.
• Free onsite parking.
• Financial discounts, provided through the Blue Light Card Membership Scheme.
• Standard Life Workplace Pension. Those joining us from the NHS may retain eligibility to membership of the NHS pension scheme.
• Subsidised meals, currently £1.65 per meal.
• Access to Dover Counselling Services.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay to match the NHS.
• Friendly and highly professional working environments alongside passionate people.
• Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning.

Working Arrangements
This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) and is based at Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury, although the opportunity for flexible and hybrid-working will be considered. Working days will be from Monday to Friday. You will be provided with on-site parking and subsidised meals during your work day.

About You
To be successful in this role you should:

• Be AAT qualified/Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Have a good standard of secondary education, including a minimum of grade C in Maths and English GCSEs
• A general all-round understanding of finance and ledger work
• Be analytical in your thinking with a high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail
• Have credit control experience.

About Us
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent. Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units.

Our Vision
Of a community where people with a terminal illness and their family and friends are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life.

We recognise that our workforce is integral to the delivery of our Vision and our charitable aims. Pilgrims Hospices continues to create a highly skilled, motivated, engaged and healthy workforce by providing an environment where staff and volunteers feel highly motivated to perform their roles to a consistently high standard and actively role model our charitable behaviours and values.

How To Apply
To learn more about this role, please download the full job description document as attached.
If you are interested in applying for the role and wish to join our passionate team, please complete our online application form, including as much detail as possible.