Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

Full Time (37.5 hours)

Annual salary

C1 £26,043.78 to C3 £28,862.90

As part of the Finance Team, we use our expertise to save the Hospice time and money, and we are relevant as an active support function across the organisation today more than ever before.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day processes across the Hospice’s accounts receivable and accounts payable functions including invoice processing, approval workflow management, payment processing, and accounting record maintenance through the Sage Intacct system.

Working to monthly deadlines and providing a customer focused, financial service to the Hospice.

For the full job description please click the link below:

Job Description

If you want to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Billy McLoughlin on 01543 432 031

Qualifications

Essential

·        GCSE maths and English or equivalent

·        Completed or studying towards minimum of AAT Level 3, accountancy at degree level, or similar qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·        Previous experience in financial administration or bookkeeping, with a demonstrable understanding of the processing of transactions along with the corresponding debits and credits made

·        Previous experience in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciling financial transactions

·        Knowledge of the different treatments for VAT and where these apply

·        Experience in using accounting software

Desirable

·        Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping within a healthcare, charity, or non-profit setting

·        Working knowledge of UK registered charity finance processes and regulations

·        Experience of navigating between the different entities of a group and taking responsibility of allocations

·        Experience with handling a central inbox and taking appropriate actions

Values

·        Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

·        Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues

·        Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

·        Ability to work independently, using initiative and analytical thinking to solve problems and improve processes

·        Embrace a collaborative approach and value teamwork

Desirable

·        Working experience of the Sage Intacct accounting software

Personal Attributes

·        Empathetic

·        Team player

·        Able to work under pressure

·        Collaborative

·        Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·        Valid driving licence

·        Eligibility to work in the UK

·        Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (Pro-rata for part time employees)
• Group pension scheme, matching contributions of up to 8%
• Life assurance scheme, up to the state pension age
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Enhanced sick pay, rising with service
• Access to blue light and charity worker discounts
• Free Parking

Health & Wellbeing

• The Hub Wellness Support
• Eligibility for flu vaccine
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme

Professional Development

All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme which includes statutory and mandatory e-learning as well as training that is tailored to the individual’s need. All staff and volunteers should also attend an induction day.

Regular training and personal development opportunities, with internal career progression being a focal point of team growth

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/

Should you require any further information, please email: [email protected]

1)      I confirm that the above information is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give St Giles Hospice the right to terminate any contract of employment offered.

2)      I agree that St Giles Hospice may reserve the right to require me to undergo a medical examination. In addition, I agree that this information may be retained in my personal file during my employment and for six years thereafter and understand that information will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act (2018).

3)      I agree that should I be successful in this application, an application will be made to the Disclosure & Barring Service/Criminal Justice Information Service (Scotland) for Disclosure. I understand that should the disclosure not be to the satisfaction of the hospice any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment terminated.

We make every subject of a DBS check aware of the existence of the Code of Practice and make a copy available on request

Prospective employees will be advised that a criminal record will not automatically exclude them from being appointed.

Information provided by you on this form will be filed for six months and then destroyed if you are not successful.