Job Description

About the role
Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Hours: 20 hours per week, worked one day (7.5 hours) a week on site whilst the rest of the hours can be worked flexibly with agreement with the line manager.
Join our team as a Finance Administrator and make a difference!
Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then we've got the perfect role for you.
This is an opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join our highly performing and supportive Finance Team supporting a charity in their crucial mission.
In this exciting role, you will have a key part in delivering efficient accounting processes for Ashgate Hospice. The role includes responsibility for various processes within income accounting, sales ledger, month end accounting and purchasing processes to support the smooth operation of the Hospice finances and contributing to the success of the Hospice.
The role is varied and requires excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Finance team with accurate and timely accounting for income and expenditure in Sage 200
• Assisting in month end processes including journal entry
• Raising sales invoices and performing credit control tasks
• Responsible for counting, reconciling and banking cash

To get full details on what the role includes please read the attached , call the recruiting manager for an informal chat (it may be possible to arrange a visit to the hospice).
What you'll bring:
You should have at least 1 years' experience working in an administration environment. Alternatively you should be an AAT studier/qualified or completed Business studies qualification. You will need to be a competent processor of accounting transactions. You will be a team player that is able to support the team. Have a hands on, proactive approach to work. Above all, you'll possess the personal attributes we seek and feel a strong affinity with our values of compassion, teamwork, respect and being open and inclusive.
Skills and experience required:

• Confident with using computers and MS Office including, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
• Good personal organisation skills and ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good numeracy skills with good understanding of accounting transactional processes and competent in processing financial transactions

About Ashgate:
Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.
We're more than a care provider. We're a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
We strive to create a workplace that's happy, safe, and supportive - and our team seems to agree! In fact, 89% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.
We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we're open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing.
As part of our team, you'll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we'll support you every step of the way.
Want to know more about what it's like to work with us? Visit our , check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, . It's a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.
Benefits of joining us
At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the :

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours, including options like job-sharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan, giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy, dental care, and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards, with discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, round-the-clock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
• Discounted, onsite cafe at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care

Ready to make a difference?
To learn more about the role, please contact Racheal Kingswood at 01246 568 801 or email . You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.
Please note: Applications must be submitted via the 'Apply Now' button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.
Proposed interview date: TBC
Additional information:

• If you're successful, you'll need to complete a Standard DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab--unless there's a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process, our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at

or call 01246 568 801.
Additional support for candidates

• We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to

, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role. * Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
Accessibility resources:

• If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing

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Ashgate Hospicecare is a charity (no. 700636) that provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire.
Our vision is that everyone in North Derbyshire with a life-limiting illness, and the people important to them, can make the most of every moment together and that they can die with dignity and comfort.

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