St Ann’s Hospice

Finance Assistant

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Job summary

Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you a team player?
  • Can you demonstrate good numeracy skills, and have you got cash handling experience?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

"Our staff and volunteers are what make St Anns the amazing place it is. Every member of our team, no matter their role, makes a real difference to the hospice and the patients we care for."

Paul Jarvis, Director of Business Development

Main duties of the job

  • To work as an effective team member within the Finance Department, accurately recording and banking donations received at Heald Green and entering details onto the donor database.
  • Ensuring the timely recording and reconciling of donations received electronically and recording onto the donor database.
  • Take shared responsibility for petty cash, banking of miscellaneous income.
  • Providing cover when needed for finance colleagues at Little Hulton and Heald Green.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and data protection regarding all personal information and hospice activity, operating within current legislation.
  • To assist with the opening and recording of post received at the Hospice.
  • Photocopying and filing, including computerized scanning of finance documents.
  • To perform any other duties reasonably assigned by your manager.

About us

At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.

Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a part-time, 12 month fixed term position.

Salary: St Ann's Hospice Band 3, Competency Based Framework £22,893-£24,397 per annum, pro rata.

Working pattern: 20-25 hours per week, 3-5 days per week.

Based at: Heald Green with occasional Little Hulton working.

Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lindsay McSpirit on 0161 498 3672 for an informal chat.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Closing date: August 4, 2023

Interview date: August 10, 2023

Details

Date posted

26 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,893 to £24,397 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0039

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will

  • Be responsible for the receipt, counting, banking and recording of all monies received into the hospice in line with Hospice policy.
  • After training be fully conversant with the rules surrounding data protection, gift aid, direct debits and VAT and ensure they are adhered to at all times. Reporting any contravention to the Finance Manager.
  • Take Shared responsibility for petty cash, banking of miscellaneous income, and other general office duties.
  • Downloading, reconciling and recording of all income received electronically.
  • Provide cover when needed for finance colleagues at Little Hulton and Heald Green.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will

  • Be responsible for the receipt, counting, banking and recording of all monies received into the hospice in line with Hospice policy.
  • After training be fully conversant with the rules surrounding data protection, gift aid, direct debits and VAT and ensure they are adhered to at all times. Reporting any contravention to the Finance Manager.
  • Take Shared responsibility for petty cash, banking of miscellaneous income, and other general office duties.
  • Downloading, reconciling and recording of all income received electronically.
  • Provide cover when needed for finance colleagues at Little Hulton and Heald Green.

Person Specification

Finance Assistant

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of working within an office or financial environment.
  • Demonstrate experience of Microsoft packages.
  • Effectively manage their time and workload.
  • Demonstrate experience of working as a member of a team.
  • Travel to other Hospice sites.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate experience of databases (Raisers Edge) and accounting packages
  • Demonstrate cash handling or banking experience.
  • Experience of working within a Charity or Not for Profit sector.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Have a good level of general education including English and Maths.
  • Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills.
Person Specification

Finance Assistant

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of working within an office or financial environment.
  • Demonstrate experience of Microsoft packages.
  • Effectively manage their time and workload.
  • Demonstrate experience of working as a member of a team.
  • Travel to other Hospice sites.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate experience of databases (Raisers Edge) and accounting packages
  • Demonstrate cash handling or banking experience.
  • Experience of working within a Charity or Not for Profit sector.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Have a good level of general education including English and Maths.
  • Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills.

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager

Lindsay McSpirit

LMcSpirit@sah.org.uk

01614983672

Details

Date posted

26 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,893 to £24,397 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0039

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


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