Finance Officer

Finance Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join a Hospice charity in Cambridgeshire. This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Position: Finance Officer

Location: Cambridge - options for hybrid working once an initial training and induction period has been completed

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum - Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

Closing Date: 24th November.

We encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible, as we may close the advert earlier if sufficient applications are received.

About the Role

The Finance Officer will work closely with the Finance Accounting Manager and other members of the Finance team and contribute to the effective running of the department.  The post-holder will complete tasks such as banking of cash and cheques, bank reconciliation, purchase ledger, payment runs, supporting the Management Accountant with month end transactions and general duties.

About You

Successful applicants will have previous experience working within a similar Finance role, you will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience in using a standard accountancy package
• Experience in double-entry accounting
• Self-motivated and ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to Problem Solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good Excel and Office skills

Although not essential, being AAT qualified/part-qualified would be desirable.

About the Organisation

The employer supports people living in Cambridgeshire with an advanced serious illness or a life-limiting condition and those in need of end-of-life care. They care for more than 4,000 patients each year at their Hospice in Cambridgeshire, the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech and in patients’ own homes via the Community Team.

The organisation is committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for their patients and their families, their staff and trustees, their volunteers and their supporters.

They value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to their community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. They are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation and they particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

You may have experience in areas such as include Finance Officer, AAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Finance Assistant, Financial Assistant, Payroll Officer, Payroll Assistant, Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Assistant, Finance Administration, Finance Admin. Etc. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.