Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Finance Operations Assistant

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

The postholder will be responsible under the direction of the Finance Controller for the day to day operations of the Fundraising Department.

Main duties of the job

To accurately check, balance and bank all Hospice income in line with Hospice Cash Handling Procedures and ensure all monies received are stored securely

To maintain diary’s, correspondence, receipts, field telephone enquiries, email and generally staff the office, keeping a tidy working environment.

To record all income in the relevant day cashbook.

To assist with Gift Aid arrangements.

About us

We pride ourselves on the great working relationships we have across our hospice and community settings.

As a leading hospice in the UK we provide expert palliative and end of life care across a wide geographical area supporting patients, their families and carers. We are very much at the heart of the community and provide a large range of specialist services.

You will join us at an exciting time as we continue to enhance and develop our patient services.

Together we are Saint Catherine's.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,187 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

TA1413659ScaFOA

Job locations

THROXENBY LANE

Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO11 5RE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a difference while growing your career in finance?

At Saint Catherine’s, we’re proud to deliver expert palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families across Scarborough, Ryedale, Whitby, Filey, Bridlington, Driffield, and surrounding areas. Our work is only possible thanks to our committed staff — and right now, we’re expanding our Finance Team.

We have roles available, and we’re inviting individuals with finance experience or those looking to begin a meaningful career in finance to get in touch:

Current Vacancies

Finance Operations Assistant x 2

Full or Part time

£25,187.60 pro rata, per annum

A key role supporting the day-to-day transactional finance processes, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end tasks.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds:

  • Early-career candidates or career changers ready to build skills in a supportive setting.
  • Detail-oriented individuals with experience in accounts, administration, or data management.
  • Those with a passion for contributing to a not-for-profit organisation that supports people at their most vulnerable.

Whether you’re bringing years of experience or just starting out, you’ll be supported and valued.

Why Work at Saint Catherine’s?

Meaningful work: Every number you crunch and report you complete contributes to care that changes lives.

Supportive environment: Join a close-knit, experienced finance team that will mentor and support your growth.

Flexibility: We offer full-time and part-time roles, if you have specific hours in mind, please state this in your application. 

Culture of care: Our team is driven by compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to excellence.

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
  • Onsite gym
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply Now:

Whether you're ready to apply or just want an informal chat to find out more, please get in touch. We’d be happy to talk through the roles and your interests.

Email: human.resources@saintcatherines.org.uk

Telephone: 01723 351421

Closing date for applications: 20th October 2025  

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a difference while growing your career in finance?

At Saint Catherine’s, we’re proud to deliver expert palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families across Scarborough, Ryedale, Whitby, Filey, Bridlington, Driffield, and surrounding areas. Our work is only possible thanks to our committed staff — and right now, we’re expanding our Finance Team.

We have roles available, and we’re inviting individuals with finance experience or those looking to begin a meaningful career in finance to get in touch:

Current Vacancies

Finance Operations Assistant x 2

Full or Part time

£25,187.60 pro rata, per annum

A key role supporting the day-to-day transactional finance processes, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end tasks.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds:

  • Early-career candidates or career changers ready to build skills in a supportive setting.
  • Detail-oriented individuals with experience in accounts, administration, or data management.
  • Those with a passion for contributing to a not-for-profit organisation that supports people at their most vulnerable.

Whether you’re bringing years of experience or just starting out, you’ll be supported and valued.

Why Work at Saint Catherine’s?

Meaningful work: Every number you crunch and report you complete contributes to care that changes lives.

Supportive environment: Join a close-knit, experienced finance team that will mentor and support your growth.

Flexibility: We offer full-time and part-time roles, if you have specific hours in mind, please state this in your application. 

Culture of care: Our team is driven by compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to excellence.

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
  • Onsite gym
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply Now:

Whether you're ready to apply or just want an informal chat to find out more, please get in touch. We’d be happy to talk through the roles and your interests.

Email: human.resources@saintcatherines.org.uk

Telephone: 01723 351421

Closing date for applications: 20th October 2025  

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

Essential

  • Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, with strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills competence with MS Office based systems e.g. Word, Excel, Access database, desktop publishing and PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Knowledge and work of the Hospice
Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, with strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills competence with MS Office based systems e.g. Word, Excel, Access database, desktop publishing and PowerPoint

Desirable

  • Knowledge and work of the Hospice

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.

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/ (Opens in a new tab)

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/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Controller

Laura Newton

laura.newton@saintcatherines.org.uk

01723351421

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,187 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

TA1413659ScaFOA

Job locations

THROXENBY LANE

Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO11 5RE


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