Finance Officer

Wigan & Leigh Hospice; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card

Annual leave 35 days

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is seeking a Finance Officer to work with the Head of Finance, providing finance support across the hospice and helping maximise every penny raised. This full-time role (37 hours) runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with a strong focus on financial integrity and developing new systems.

Joining our award-winning team means a welcoming workplace, a contributory pension, free on-site parking, 35 days annual leave, and access to health and wellbeing benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance support and advice to colleagues across the hospice.
• Maintain financial records with accuracy and integrity, supporting budgeting and reporting.

Job description

***Appointments are normally made at point one of the salary scale, in line with the organisation’s pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates relevant experience, skills and competencies for the role

Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those important to them?

At Wigan and Leigh Hospice, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Together, we deliver outstanding specialist care and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.

Every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver the highest standards of care across our community.

We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.

Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence – are at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:

A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
Contributory pension scheme .
Free on-site parking.
Subsidised lunches.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
Access to an on-demand GP service.
Westfield Health Cash Plan.
Life Assurance.
A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.

The role

Nothing we do is possible without our brilliant team, whose commitment, drive and determination keeps Wigan & Leigh Hospice going.

Like all hospices, Wigan & Leigh Hospice is facing increasing financial challenges, as we have to raise £13,000 from our community every single day, just to keep our services running.

In your role as finance officer, you will work with the Head of Finance to provide finance support and advice to colleagues across the hospice, ensuring we make the most of every penny we raise.

Your attention to detail and technical expertise is essential to maintain high standards of financial integrity at the hospice.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we focus on developing our financial systems and processes, making the most of the technology on offer. As finance officer you will have a key role to play in making these changes.

You’ll also be joining a vibrant, committed and driven team who get to see, first-hand, the impact the hospice has on people living in Wigan and Leigh and how we make a difference.

Working Pattern
This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm.

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.

Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process

About us
For more than 40 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has supported people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them across our local community.

As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.

Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.

If you’d like to know more about this role before applying, please get in touch with our team.

We provides specialist care and support to people across the Wigan borough who are living with a life-limiting illness.

The care we provide is only possible because of our people. At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, we’re proud to offer meaningful employee benefits that reflect our commitment to making this a great place to work – and a place where everyone feels valued.

Training and development

We recognise that training and development needs can arise at any time and aim to provide the most appropriate support - from self-directed learning to formal education and training.

All hospice employees receive an annual appraisal - a chance for open, honest and supportive discussion with their manager about performance, goals, and development needs.

Employee assistance

We offer employee assistance programmes to support health and wellbeing. These include counselling, wellbeing resources, and access to expert advisors on a range of topics.

Our Wellbeing Champions are on hand to listen, offer resources, and signpost colleagues to the right support - all while promoting positive health and wellbeing.

We support our employees to balance work and home life by considering flexible working arrangements. All eligible staff have the right to request flexible working.

Employees receive an annual incremental rise within their pay scale, allowing progression in post up to the top of the band. This is in addition to any pay award that may be implemented.

Annual leave

Employees receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, including bank holidays. Part-time staff receive leave pro-rata to their hours.

Employees pay a minimum contribution of 3% and can choose to pay more, while the hospice contributes 7%. Qualified clinical staff may remain in the NHS pension scheme, if eligible.

We offer enhanced sick pay from the first year of service.

Maternity and adoption

We offer enhanced maternity pay through our Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP) policy. We also provide an occupational adoption payment scheme, which you may be entitled to.

Life assurance

For employees not in the NHS pension scheme, we offer a Group Life Assurance Benefit Scheme that provides cover at three times your current salary until you leave the hospice or reach the age of 65.

Free parking

We offer free parking at the hospice in a well-lit, easily accessible car park.

Subsidised meals

Subsidised Meals

Our catering team serves fresh, home-cooked meals daily at a subsidised rate - from three-course options to lighter bites.

Blue Light Card

As our payroll is processed by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, employees are entitled to a Blue Light Card, giving access to discounts both online and in store.

Cycle to Work

A government-backed scheme offering tax-free bikes and accessories with no upfront costs. Save money while making healthier journeys to work.

Training and development

We recognise that training and development needs can arise at any time and aim to provide the most appropriate support - from self-directed learning to formal education and training.

All hospice employees receive an annual appraisal - a chance for open, honest and supportive discussion with their manager about performance, goals, and development needs.

Employee assistance

We offer employee assistance programmes to support health and wellbeing. These include counselling, wellbeing resources, and access to expert advisors on a range of topics.

Our Wellbeing Champions are on hand to listen, offer resources, and signpost colleagues to the right support - all while promoting positive health and wellbeing.

We support our employees to balance work and home life by considering flexible working arrangements. All eligible staff have the right to request flexible working.

Employees receive an annual incremental rise within their pay scale, allowing progression in post up to the top of the band. This is in addition to any pay award that may be implemented.

Annual leave

Employees receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, including bank holidays. Part-time staff receive leave pro-rata to their hours.

Employees pay a minimum contribution of 3% and can choose to pay more, while the hospice contributes 7%. Qualified clinical staff may remain in the NHS pension scheme, if eligible.

June lives with MND and has received assistance from both our Hospice in your Home and complementary therapy team here at the hospice for two years. Here, June shares her story with the help of her husband, Colin.

Three of our wonderful volunteers – Vicky from Sri Lanka, and Liubov and Viktoriia from Ukraine, are volunteers at our charity superstore on Robin Retail Park. Here, they tell us how their volunteering roles have supported them to not only develop their English language skills, but to make friends in their local area too.

June lives with MND and has received assistance from both our Hospice in your Home and complementary therapy team here at the hospice for two years. Here, June shares her story with the help of her husband, Colin.