Senior Finance Officer

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in Scarborough seeks a finance professional to support the Finance Director. The role involves preparing management accounts, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA with strong Excel skills. The charity offers competitive benefits, including free parking and ongoing training.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Discounts within shops

Free onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with the annual budget-setting process.
• Manage and process the monthly payroll.

Skills

Financial analysis

Payroll processing

Accounting principles

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

This is a key role in our Finance Department, providing crucial support to the Finance Director and wider organisation. You will help ensure that our financial systems and processes are robust, accurate, and aligned with charity sector regulations. Your work will contribute directly to the financial health of the hospice, helping us sustain and develop care that truly makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and forecasting
• Assist with the annual budget-setting process and regular reforecasts across departments
• Manage and process the monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments to staff
• Complete statutory submissions such as VAT returns, payroll-related reports, and HMRC filings
• Maintain clear and accurate financial records, supporting both internal and external audits
• Contribute to the production of the annual accounts in line with charity SORP and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and charity regulations
• Provide financial insights and reports to internal stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making

About You

• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or significant experience in a similar finance role
• Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets and financial reports
• Payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting software
• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP and VAT for charities is desirable but not essential
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a methodical, proactive approach

What We Offer

At Saint Catherine’s, you’ll be part of a supportive and values-led organisation where every role contributes to our compassionate care. We offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals at Flavours Bistro
• Discounts within our shops
• Free onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re a finance professional looking for a role where your skills support a cause that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 8th October 2025

To arrange an informal conversation, please contact the HR team on 01723 351421

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures. A standard DBS check will be required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or significant experience in a similar finance role
• Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets and financial reports
• Payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting software

Desirable

• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP and VAT for charities is desirable but not essential
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a methodical, proactive approach

What We Offer (continued) & Safeguarding

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.

Safeguarding Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures. A standard DBS check will be required for this role.

Employer details

Employer name
Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Address
THROXENBY LANE
Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH
North Yorkshire
YO11 5RE

Employer's website
https://www.saintcatherines.org.uk/