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Job Title FINANCE ASSISTANT Pay Band Hours of Work and Nature of Contract 22.5 hrs per week flexible over the week but to include Friday Base ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS: Managerially Accountable to: Finance Manager Responsible for: Job Summary/Job Purpose: To be a member of the Finance team, contributing to the day-to-day financial management of the hospice and associated companies. To provide cover for the lottery department as required To provide effective financial support to enable the Hospice to operate efficiently KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RELATIONSHIPS Board of Trustees Executive Management Team Senior Management Team Auditors Bank Manager Investment Brokers FINANCIAL Effectively assist in the day-to-day accounting and financial management of the charity and its associated subsidiaries, particularly concentrating on Promotions and Trading subsidiaries Assist the Finance Manager with the budgeting processes and reporting on financial performance to the management teams, Finance Committee & Board of Trustees Maintain a culture of excellence, leading by example. Providing management information to the Senior Management Team & EMT Continually seek to identify potential saving opportunities. Liaise with banks, auditors and other associated companies Assist in the lottery department function, including ensuring that there is a continuity of service when the Lottery Co-ordinator is absent.



Respond to any financial queries from staff, Board and funding providers GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY Assist in ensuring financial and lottery policies and procedures are reviewed, amended if required and adhered to, and reported to the Finance Committee. Ensure appropriate backup and storage of financial information Assistance with preparation and submission of monthly Gambling Commission returns Contribute to the strategic direction of the hospice and its services for patients and families Maintain compliance and contribute to relevant elements of the governance framework including risk management MANAGEMENT Manage all financial services, ensuring consistently accurate data is maintained at all times. Provide accurate information, statistics and outcomes to the Board of Trustees, sub committees and other partners as required. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Attend induction programmes, and education training for staff, creating a culture of learning and development.



Maintain external links with educational providers. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE The ability to transfer an existing NHS pension over to the hospice A contributory pension scheme Clinical staff are aligned with NHS pay rates Free occupational health support Eligible for Blue Light Card and card holder benefits Real living wage employer Discounted staff menu available from Caffi Cariad Access to outdoor spaces for both work and relaxation. Free parking on site Enhanced benefits include; Maternity/paternity and adoption leave, occupational sick pay, free flu jabs, Bereavement leave and support, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays