Job Description

Job Details

Location

Heald Green (occasional visits to Little Hulton)

Department

Finance

Date posted

October 31, 2025

Closing date

November 6, 2025

Package

Hospice Band 3 (24,793 - 26,444)

Interview date

Wednesday, 12th Nov 2025

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

Job Title

Finance Assistant

Location

Cross-site working primarily from Heald Green with some work carried out at our Little Hulton site

Salary

Hospice Band 3, Competency Based Framework (24,793 - 26,444 pro rata).

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 30 minute unpaid break. (flexibility to adjust start time from 8am onwards).

Contract

Fixed-Term 12 months - to cover maternity leave

Contact

For more information, please contact Lindsay McSpirit on 0161 498 3627 or Lindsay.mcspirit@moyacole.org.uk

Introduction

Join Our Mission of Compassion and Care -- Finance Assistant (Fixed Term)



Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference through your work? At Moya Cole Hospice, we provide vital care and support to individuals and families during life's most challenging moments.



This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and passionate about working collaboratively in a purpose-driven environment.



This is more than just a finance role -- it's an opportunity to contribute to a cause that truly matters.



As part of our supportive and values-driven environment, you'll help ensure our financial operations run smoothly, enabling our clinical and support teams to focus on delivering exceptional care.



If you're looking for a role where your skills will have real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll support the Finance Department by:


Ensuring accurate analysis and processing of financial data in line with internal policies. Responding promptly to enquiries from suppliers, staff, and donors with clear, timely advice. Collaborating with finance colleagues to meet financial reporting deadlines.

Your key responsibilities will include:


Securely receiving, counting, banking, and recording all physical income. Downloading, reconciling, and recording electronic income. Managing petty cash, miscellaneous banking, and general office duties. Accurately entering donations into the database and managing Gift Aid declarations. Ensuring compliance with Gift Aid, Direct Debits, and Data Protection regulations. Investigating and resolving queries across income streams, including invoicing and online donations. Processing and reconciling the Purchase Ledger and maintaining supplier communications. Reconciling bank accounts for both the Hospice and its Trading Company.

The person

You'll bring:


Experience working in an office or finance environment as part of a team. Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Understanding of financial processes including cash handling, banking, and ledgers. Experience using accounting software for invoices and journal entries. Confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams). A willingness to develop your digital skills as our systems evolve.

Benefits

35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees) Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time) Heath cash plan Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution's into the scheme in the previous 12 months) Life cover Free parking Discounted meals on site Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to apply:

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 an Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.



Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 06/12/2025

Interview date: 12/12/2025