Job Description

Location: St Kentigern Hospice, St Asaph, Denbighshire
Contract: Part-time (22.5 hrs pw, flexible hours available - initially 6 month contract Salary: 16,537pa
The Role
As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our hospices financial operations. You will support the Finance Manager with day-to-day tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all financial activities.
This is an exciting opportunity. we are able to offer flexible hours but one day must be a Friday.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, payments, and receipts in line with hospice policies
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Reconciling bank statements
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Liaising with suppliers, staff, and external stakeholders regarding finance queries
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes
• Assisting in the lottery department function, including ensuring that there is a continuity of service when the Lottery Co-ordinator is absent.

About us
St Kentigern Hospice provides compassionate, specialist palliative care to people with advanced life-limiting illnesses and support for their families. Our work is only possible thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers and supporters. We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join the team, maintaining a high standard of financial management ensuring that our services are sustainable for the future.

• A supportive and caring working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Free parking
• Staff menu
• Flexible hours if required
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in peoples lives every day

Details
Date posted
18 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
16,573 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0278-25-0020
Job locations
Upper Denbigh Road
St Asaph
Denbighshire
LL17 0RS
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS:
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS:
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
Person Specification
Personal
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creative, resourceful and organised
• Excellent time management skills and ability to motivate others
• Ability to respond effectively and timely to changing circumstances
• Energetic and enthusiastic

Experience
Essential

• Experience in achieving tight deadlines and attention to detail
• Numeracy skills
• Efficient, well organised and able to work independently and with initiative when required.

Desirable

• Experience within hospice sector
• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP regulations
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of working in specialist palliative care.
• Knowledge and experience of the health and social care sector.

Qualifications
Essential

• Experience of working with Sage-Accounts IQ or similar finance systems
• Background in finance or book-keeping
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable

• Accountancy qualification either part or full (AAT)

IT
Essential

• Competent IT skills

communication
Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Person Specification
Personal
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creative, resourceful and organised
• Excellent time management skills and ability to motivate others
• Ability to respond effectively and timely to changing circumstances
• Energetic and enthusiastic

Experience
Essential

• Experience in achieving tight deadlines and attention to detail
• Numeracy skills
• Efficient, well organised and able to work independently and with initiative when required.

Desirable

• Experience within hospice sector
• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP regulations
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of working in specialist palliative care.
• Knowledge and experience of the health and social care sector.

Qualifications
Essential

• Experience of working with Sage-Accounts IQ or similar finance systems
• Background in finance or book-keeping
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable

• Accountancy qualification either part or full (AAT)

IT
Essential

• Competent IT skills

communication
Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Skills Required