Job Description

Based at our Fair Havens offices, located near to beautiful Priory Park in Southend, we are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team, supporting in the delivery of efficient, accurate, and compliant financial operation.



The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise and a collaborative, proactive mindset suited to a compassionate, mission-led organisation.



This is initially a fixed term position for a period of 12 months. However, there may be opportunities for this to be extended in the future.



Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role encompasses day-to-day accounting, systems support, and engagement with various departments and projects across the service.



At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.



Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.



In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.



At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.



We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



Maintain accurate financial records, including processing income, expenditure, and reconciliations

Prepare and post monthly accruals and prepayments and other accounting entries

Support processing purchase invoices, staff expenses, payments, and monthly salary journals

Support with the annual budget setting process and monthly management accounts review

Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensuring the balance sheet reflects correct values for additions, disposals, and depreciation

Track capital expenditure requests and monitor spending against agreed budgets and approvals

Input weekly cashflow movements

Reconcile and review bank accounts

Reconcile our fundraising income system transactions to the finance system

Support with the monthly payroll checking

Support with completing various sector returns and benchmarking



Please see attached job description for full roles and responsibilities.