Finance Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Pay Band

Hours of Work and Nature of Contract

1. 22.5 hrs per week flexible over the week but to include Friday

Base

ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS:

Managerially Accountable to:

Finance Manager

Responsible for:

Job Summary/Job Purpose:

To be a member of the Finance team, contributing to the day-to-day financial management of the hospice and associated companies.

To provide cover for the lottery department as required

To provide effective financial support to enable the Hospice to operate efficiently

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Board of Trustees

Executive Management Team

Senior Management Team

Auditors

Bank Manager

Investment Brokers

FINANCIAL

Effectively assist in the day-to-day accounting and financial management of the charity and its associated subsidiaries, particularly concentrating on Promotions and Trading subsidiaries

Assist the Finance Manager with the budgeting processes and reporting on financial performance to the management teams, Finance Committee & Board of Trustees

Maintain a culture of excellence, leading by example.

Providing management information to the Senior Management Team & EMT

Continually seek to identify potential saving opportunities.

Liaise with banks, auditors and other associated companies

Assist in the lottery department function, including ensuring that there is a continuity of service when the Lottery Co-ordinator is absent.

Respond to any financial queries from staff, Board and funding providers

GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY

Assist in ensuring financial and lottery policies and procedures are reviewed, amended if required and adhered to, and reported to the Finance Committee.

Ensure appropriate backup and storage of financial information

Assistance with preparation and submission of monthly Gambling Commission returns

Contribute to the strategic direction of the hospice and its services for patients and families

Maintain compliance and contribute to relevant elements of the governance framework including risk management

MANAGEMENT

Manage all financial services, ensuring consistently accurate data is maintained at all times.

Provide accurate information, statistics and outcomes to the Board of Trustees, sub committees and other partners as required.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Attend induction programmes, and education training for staff, creating a culture of learning and development.

Maintain external links with educational providers.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

The ability to transfer an existing NHS pension over to the hospice

A contributory pension scheme

Clinical staff are aligned with NHS pay rates

Free occupational health support

Eligible for Blue Light Card and card holder benefits

Real living wage employer

Discounted staff menu available from Caffi Cariad

Access to outdoor spaces for both work and relaxation.

Free parking on site

Enhanced benefits include; Maternity/paternity and adoption leave, occupational sick pay, free flu jabs, Bereavement leave and support, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Person Specification

Personal

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creative, resourceful and organised
• Excellent time management skills and ability to motivate others
• Ability to respond effectively and timely to changing circumstances
• Energetic and enthusiastic

Experience

Essential

• Experience in achieving tight deadlines and attention to detail
• Numeracy skills
• Efficient, well organised and able to work independently and with initiative when required.

Desirable

• Experience within hospice sector
• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP regulations
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of working in specialist palliative care.
• Knowledge and experience of the health and social care sector.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with Sage-Accounts IQ or similar finance systems
• Background in finance or book-keeping
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable

• Accountancy qualification either part or full (AAT)

IT

Essential

• Competent IT skills

communication

Essential

• Excellent communication 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 Kentigern Hospice

Address

Upper Denbigh Road

St Asaph

Denbighshire

LL17 0RS

Employer's website

http://www.stkentigernhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)