Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a finance manager to join our team, and to help support changes at what is an exciting time for the department. If you want to work for an organisation which really makes a difference to peoples lives and have proven experience of working as a finance manager, then wed been keen to hear from you!
St Leonards Hospice is recruiting a Finance Manager to support the newly-created Head of Finance role, and provide a full financial management support, ensuring the Hospices finances are accurately and appropriately accounted for. This is an exciting time to join the team as we celebrate our 40th anniversary and embark on our ambitious programme of digital transformation, where this role will work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to support organisational projects.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Finance Team, your main priorities will be to:
Oversee the day to day running of the finance department to ensure our accounting and payroll systems are properly and accurately maintained
Support the Head of Finance in the production of timely and accurate financial report
Depending on experience, work closely with, or line manage, the finance team
Be responsible for all aspects of financial control and fraud prevention
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have:
Recent and relevant experience of financial processes including purchase ledger, book keeping, and payroll
Experience of electronic payroll and finance systems
Experience of reviewing and changing financial procedures in order to achieve full efficiencies
A collaborative working style
Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and be able to keep to deadlines
What we can offer you in return:
An opportunity to make a difference
Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
Attractive pension schemes
Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices
Free on-site car parking
A supportive and friendly working environment
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.
Date posted
25 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
xc2xa330,144 to xc2xa339,632 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
SB1297787YorFM
Job locations
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the Finance Department and will ensure that the Hospices accounting and payroll systems are properly and accurately maintained in accordance with approved financial procedures, as well as support the Head of Finance in the production of timely and accurate financial reports.
Main duties and responsibilities
Finance
To support with/ line manage Finance staff.
To take responsibility for ensuring that all sources of income are properly and accurately processed and recorded, and that cash and cheques are banked on a timely basis.
To manage and maintain an Imprest petty cash system.
To manage and maintain the sales and purchase ledgers.
To process and record nominal and other payments.
To prepare bank reconciliations for bank accounts for all group companies.
To support the operation and management of the Hospice payroll system and pension schemes, and to ensure that the Hospice meets all its statutory payroll and pension obligations and responsibilities.
To support with ensuring that the Hospice meets its information governance and data protection obligations in relation to financial and payroll data.
To take responsibility for the organisation, storage and archiving of accounting and payroll documents and correspondence.
To account for HMRC gift aid claims for both donations and retail activities.
To support the preparation of the annual payroll budget and to assist the Director of Finance & Corporate Services in the production of the annual organisational budget.
To manage Finance department budgets at the discretion of the Head of Finance
To assist the Head of Finance in the production of the monthly and quarterly management accounts.
To prepare year end schedules and to assist the Head of Finance in the production of the annual Financial Statements and the Trustees Annual Report.
To provide information and assistance to the external Auditors and regulatory inspectors as necessary.
To deputise as necessary for the Head of Finance.
To keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the Finance Department and will ensure that the Hospices accounting and payroll systems are properly and accurately maintained in accordance with approved financial procedures, as well as support the Head of Finance in the production of timely and accurate financial reports.
Main duties and responsibilities
Finance
To support with/ line manage Finance staff.
To take responsibility for ensuring that all sources of income are properly and accurately processed and recorded, and that cash and cheques are banked on a timely basis.
To manage and maintain an Imprest petty cash system.
To manage and maintain the sales and purchase ledgers.
To process and record nominal and other payments.
To prepare bank reconciliations for bank accounts for all group companies.
To support the operation and management of the Hospice payroll system and pension schemes, and to ensure that the Hospice meets all its statutory payroll and pension obligations and responsibilities.
To support with ensuring that the Hospice meets its information governance and data protection obligations in relation to financial and payroll data.
To take responsibility for the organisation, storage and archiving of accounting and payroll documents and correspondence.
To account for HMRC gift aid claims for both donations and retail activities.
To support the preparation of the annual payroll budget and to assist the Director of Finance & Corporate Services in the production of the annual organisational budget.
To manage Finance department budgets at the discretion of the Head of Finance
To assist the Head of Finance in the production of the monthly and quarterly management accounts.
To prepare year end schedules and to assist the Head of Finance in the production of the annual Financial Statements and the Trustees Annual Report.
To provide information and assistance to the external Auditors and regulatory inspectors as necessary.
To deputise as necessary for the Head of Finance.
To keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• AAT (Fully/Part Qualified) or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Purchase ledger, including processing purchase invoices, paying suppliers & reconciliation of suppliers statements
• Managing an Imprest petty cash system
• Maintaining & processing a computerised payroll and finance system
• Double-entry book keeping
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Able to manage and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of banking & receipting incoming cash & cheques
• Processing travel & subsistence claims
• Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Dynamics Accounting Software
• Sage Payroll Software
• E roster and HR database systems linked to payroll specifically SMI StaffCare

IT
Essential

• High level of IT literacy including Microsoft Word & Excel

Other
Essential

• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising

Communication
Essential

• Proven interpersonal skills
• Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
• Effective team player
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice

Personal
Essential

• Integrity, discretion and be able to respect confidentially
• Courteous and respectful of others
• Confident

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• AAT (Fully/Part Qualified) or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Purchase ledger, including processing purchase invoices, paying suppliers & reconciliation of suppliers statements
• Managing an Imprest petty cash system
• Maintaining & processing a computerised payroll and finance system
• Double-entry book keeping
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Able to manage and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of banking & receipting incoming cash & cheques
• Processing travel & subsistence claims
• Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Dynamics Accounting Software
• Sage Payroll Software
• E roster and HR database systems linked to payroll specifically SMI StaffCare

IT
Essential

• High level of IT literacy including Microsoft Word & Excel

Other
Essential

• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising

Communication
Essential

• Proven interpersonal skills
• Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
• Effective team player
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice

Personal
Essential

• Integrity, discretion and be able to respect confidentially
• Courteous and respectful of others
• Confident