Finance Officer

Integrated Care System; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity is seeking a Finance Officer to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or working towards this, with experience in computerized accounting systems. Strong communication and adaptability skills are essential. The role offers competitive annual leave and additional benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Life Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Service Discounts

Occupational Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Exposure to management accounts or budget preparation.
• Understanding of charity finance or VAT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial information.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.
• Organize cover for key finance functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize workload

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Computerised accounting systems

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, we have a new opportunity for aFinance Officer to join our Finance Team.

You will support the Finance Teamin delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring robustfinancial controls, and contributing to the development of financial systemsand processes. The Finance Officer willbridge the gap between transactional processing and management reporting, supportingboth operational and strategic finance functions.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate for this rolewill be AAT qualified or working towards or have the equivalentexperience. You will have experiencewith computerised accounting systems and preparing balance sheet reconciliations. As well as excellent communication skills,you will be self-motivated, resilient and have the ability to adapt tofrequently changing priorities and demands.

About us

Establishedin 1989, the hospice has built a reputation for delivering high-level care topatients and the community it serves. Through medicine and therapy, they easepain, give life purpose and make life liveable. Last year the charity supportedover 4,000 patients and their families.

Thehospices work is centred on the individual's needs and they provide specialistsupport wherever it is needed; whether that is in the home, another setting inthe community, in hospital or in the hospice itself. Support is provided topatients and their families via the Inpatient Unit, the Community CareUnit including outpatients clinics,home visits from the community nursing, medical or therapy team, the OneCall24/7 telephone helpline and bereavement support.

The hospice offers a generous benefit package, including:

27 days annual leave entitlement

Life Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Health Service Discounts

Occupational Sick Pay

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION - FINANCE OFFICER

REPORTS TO - FINANCE MANAGER

BASED AT - ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE

JOBSUMMARY

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION - FINANCE OFFICER

REPORTS TO - FINANCE MANAGER

BASED AT - ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE

JOBSUMMARY

Tosupport the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financialinformation, ensuring robustfinancial controls, and contributing to the development of financial systemsand processes.The Finance Officer will bridge the gap between transactional processing and managementreporting, supporting both operational and strategic finance functions.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults andyoung people safe

Report any disclosure made to you to theappropriate person

Report any safeguarding concerns in theworkplace to the appropriate person

Maintain an awareness of the Hospices policiesin relation to safeguarding

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

Line management and development of financial administration team andvolunteers with oversight of all transactional processes to ensure accurate andtimely provision of services

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, includingjournal entries, accruals, and prepayments.

Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations and investigatediscrepancies.

Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register.

Oversee the accuracy of income and expenditure postings, liaising withrelevant departments.

Contribute to the development and documentation of financial proceduresand internal controls.

Organise/provide cover for key finance functions such as accountspayable, treasury and accounts receivable during periods of absence.

Assist with year-end processes and preparation of audit schedules.

Contribute to ad-hoc projects as required

GENERAL

Where you are a member of a professional bodyyou are required to conform to the professional standards set by that body. Youare required to ensure your registration is current and practice continuousprofessional development;

Because of the special nature of the hospice andits work the post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties tohelp maintain our high standard of care; to uphold the hospice values at alltimes.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT NECESSARILY EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE LINE MANAGER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER

Person Specification

Specific Skills

• Broad knowledge of the business environment and knowledge of managing digital accounting systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards, or equivalent experience
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

• Experience with computerised accounting systems
• Experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Exposure to management accounts or budget preparation
• Understanding of charity finance or VAT in the not-for-profit sector
• Working with volunteers

Communication Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to explain and teach new processes to team members
• Tactful and approachable

Personal Qualities

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Calm and compassionate
• Team player with a flexible approach
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally

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.