Job Description

Join Our Mission of Compassion and Care Finance Assistant - Fixed Term 12 months
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 lifes 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 its an opportunity to contribute to a cause that truly matters.
As part of our supportive and values-driven environment, youll help ensure our financial operations run smoothly, enabling our clinical and support teams to focus on delivering exceptional care.
If youre looking for a role where your skills will have real impact, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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.

About us
At Moya Cole Hospice, theres one thing that motivates us and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.
Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
24,793 to 26,444 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0256-25-0044
Job locations
Moya Cole Hospice
St Ann's Road North
Heald Green, Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3SZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate experience working in an office or financial environment as part of a collaborative team.
• Manage time and workload effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Show understanding of key financial processes including cash handling, banking, reconciliations, and both Purchase and Sales Ledgers.
• Provide evidence of experience using accounting software to process Sales and Purchase invoices, as well as posting basic journals.
• Display proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel - with knowledge of basic formulas.
• Express a commitment to developing IT and digital skills to support evolving finance systems and processes.
• Able to travel independantly to both hospice sites - Heald Green and Little Hulton

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate experience working in an office or financial environment as part of a collaborative team.
• Manage time and workload effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Show understanding of key financial processes including cash handling, banking, reconciliations, and both Purchase and Sales Ledgers.
• Provide evidence of experience using accounting software to process Sales and Purchase invoices, as well as posting basic journals.
• Display proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel - with knowledge of basic formulas.
• Express a commitment to developing IT and digital skills to support evolving finance systems and processes.
• Able to travel independantly to both hospice sites - Heald Green and Little Hulton

Skills Required