Job Description

Ready to lead with confidence and make a real impact in finance?

We're looking for a dynamic and detail-driven Finance Team Lead to join our friendly, collaborative team in a key temporary role for between 6 and 9 months.

If you thrive on precision, love meeting deadlines, and enjoy mentoring others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! You'll work closely with our Senior Financial Analyst and Payroll Manager, playing a vital role in month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting.

As a go-to expert for our Finance Assistants, you'll ensure transactions are captured accurately and within deadlines, while offering guidance on technical accounting queries.

What you'll bring to the team:

Solid experience in bookkeeping and accounting using recognised software packages

Confidence in preparing reconciliations and journals

Strong understanding of finance-related legislation

A team-first attitude and willingness to support wider office functions

Integrity, discretion, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset

Join us and be part of a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At St Michael's Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment - a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.

PLEASE NOTE that to apply for this role and for more information please visit our website www.stmichaelshospice.com.

Closing date: Tuesday 25th November

Interview date: TBC (will be early December)

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 30,005.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person