Finance Manager

St Leonard's Hospice; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team during a pivotal time of digital transformation and celebration of their 40th anniversary. This role involves comprehensive financial management, ensuring accurate accounting, and collaborating with key stakeholders. You will oversee daily finance operations, manage payroll systems, and assist in producing timely financial reports. Join a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers generous annual leave, attractive pension schemes, and employee discounts, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those with life-limiting illnesses.

Benefits

Up to 41 Days of Annual Leave

Attractive Pension Schemes

Employee Discounts

Free On-Site Parking

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, bookkeeping, and payroll processes is essential.
• AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and maintain accounting systems.
• Assist in producing financial reports and managing income processing.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Bookkeeping

Payroll Processes

Financial Procedures Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Good General Education

AAT Qualification or Equivalent

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Payroll

HR Systems Linked to Payroll

Word

Excel

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team at St Leonard's Hospice. This role supports the newly-created Head of Finance position and provides comprehensive financial management support, ensuring accurate accounting of the Hospice's finances. Join us during a vibrant period as we celebrate our 40th anniversary and embark on digital transformation projects, working closely with key stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Finance Team, your main priorities will be to:

1. Oversee the daily operations of the finance department, maintaining accounting and payroll systems.
2. Assist the Head of Finance in producing timely and accurate financial reports.
3. Depending on experience, manage or support the finance team.
4. Ensure financial controls and fraud prevention measures are in place.

Requirements to succeed in this role include:

• Recent experience with purchase ledger, bookkeeping, and payroll processes.
• Experience with electronic payroll and finance systems.
• Ability to review and improve financial procedures for efficiency.
• A collaborative working style.
• Resilience, ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• The chance to make a meaningful difference.
• Up to 41 days of annual leave.
• Attractive pension schemes.
• Employee discounts on various services.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.

About us

Our mission is to provide excellent care for those with life-limiting illnesses, involving patients and families in care decisions. We value our colleagues' contributions and promote education, research, and development in end-of-life care.

Note: We do not sponsor visas; candidates must demonstrate right to work in the UK and pass pre-employment checks.

Job description and responsibilities

The Finance Manager oversees daily finance operations, ensuring proper maintenance of accounting and payroll systems, and supports the Head of Finance in producing financial reports. Responsibilities include managing income processing, petty cash, ledgers, payments, bank reconciliations, payroll, pension schemes, data protection, document archiving, HMRC Gift Aid claims, budget preparation, management accounts, year-end schedules, external audits, and legislative updates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Good general education.
• Desirable: AAT qualification or equivalent.

Experience

• Essential: Purchase ledger, petty cash management, computerized payroll and finance systems, double-entry bookkeeping, organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, workload management.
• Desirable: Banking and receipting, travel claims, Sage Line 50, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Payroll, HR systems linked to payroll.

IT Skills

• High level of IT literacy, including Word and Excel.

Other

• Willingness to assist with fundraising activities.

Communication and Personal Skills

• Interpersonal skills, empathy, teamwork, effective communication at all levels, integrity, discretion, confidence, respectfulness.

Additional notes

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with legal requirements.