Job Description

Please note we require a formal application to be completed for this position Please contact laura.worsfold@great-oaks.org.uk for an application pack.

Closing date 9am Wednesday 23rd July

Salary 35,000 annual FTE pro rata

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team. You will be a motivated, proactive individual who is passionate about joining a team dedicated to supporting us as we carry out our vital work with individuals with life limiting illness.

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Lead in accounting daily, monthly and yearly processes including ad hoc administrative duties. The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Lead to keep the accounting records for Great Oaks Hospice including the Hospice retail operation and liaise with the company's external accountants to ensure that the figures presented are in a suitable format to allow the annual accounts to be prepared and audited. The Finance Assistant will report to the Chief Executive with day-to-day guidance and direction from the Finance Lead regarding the day-to-day tasks associated with the finance department.

You will have excellent communication skills, a friendly and caring personality and an understanding and respectful approach, along with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team, with patience and crucially, a sense of humour.

We offer an excellent working environment as part of a friendly, dedicated and professional team working within the wider Hospice services.

Key Responsibilities: -

Analysing income in preparation for input into the accounting software, including the allocation of correct VAT codes Inputting income into the accounting software (including income received directly into the bank) Supporting and training other departments in raising invoices and ensuring they understand the Finance process Supporting in the completion of all month end routines, raising journals as appropriate, to agreed deadlines Experience of managing payroll Supporting in the completion of the year end routines including production of accurate aged debtors and creditors reports. Assisting in the production of all information required by the auditors Carrying out other duties associated with the Finance Department which may include liaising with the other team members as required.

Ongoing development: -

Being able to use IT/Digital Platforms for delivery of service. Ensure continual professional development, comply with Mandatory Training and actively take part in the Great Oaks 1:1 and IPR process to help identify training requirements.

Requirement and Skills:-

Undertake such duties not listed which are consistent with and pertinent to the role and be flexible in approach. Maintain an awareness of the charitable status of Great Oaks and its reliance on donations and fundraising. Work within the guidance of all Great Oaks Policies, Procedures and Risk Assessments and ensure you have read, understood, and comply with this guidance. Have an openness to new ways of working

Person Specification: -

Qualifications - Essential: -

Excellent numeracy skills Good literacy skills Demonstrable skills in working with sage to deliver month and year end results

Qualifications - Desirable: -

City & Guilds (8953) Levels 1 and 2 Certificates in Bookkeeping and Accounts NVQ levels 2,3 and 4 in accounting or equivalent qualification To have or be working towards the AAT or equivalent/similar accounting qualification

Experience - Essential: -

Good experience in sales and purchase ledger processing and bookkeeping using accounting software Excellent Microsoft office skills, in particular excel Understanding the principles of VAT returns Payroll management

Experience - Desirable: -

Experience of working in a health care or charity setting Experience of electronic banking and credit card accounting

Professional Knowledge and attributes - Essential: -

Excellent knowledge of purchase register and accounting procedures

Professional Knowledge and attributes - Desirable: -

Knowledge of charity finance

Managerial Knowledge - Essential: -

Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to create solutions to changing needs

Personal Skills and Attributes - Essential: -

Excellent interpersonal skills Effective team worker Flexible, innovative, and motivated Professional manner Emotional maturity Great sense of humour
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/07/2025