Finance Administrator

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

30 hours, Part time

Annual salary

Starting from B1 £26,273.71 with the ability to progress to B3 £27,451.03 - Pro rata for part time hours.

Annual salary

Review date

21/06/2026

The Finance Administrator will be responsible for day-to-day processes across the Hospice’s accounts receivable and accounts payable functions including invoice processing, approval workflow management, payment processing, and accounting record maintenance through the Sage Intacct system. Working to monthly deadlines and providing a customer focused, financial service to the Hospice.

Qualifications

Essential

·       GCSE maths and English or equivalent

·       Completed or studying towards minimum of AAT Level 3, accountancy at degree level, or similar qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·       Previous experience in financial administration or bookkeeping, with a demonstrable understanding of the processing of transactions along with the corresponding debits and credits made

·       Previous experience in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciling financial transactions

·       Knowledge of the different treatments for VAT and where these apply

·       Experience in using accounting software

Desirable

·       Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping within a healthcare, charity, or non-profit setting

·       Working knowledge of UK registered charity finance processes and regulations

·       Experience of navigating between the different entities of a group and taking responsibility of allocations

·       Experience with handling a central inbox and taking appropriate actions

Values

·       Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

·       Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues

·       Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

·       Ability to work independently, using initiative and analytical thinking to solve problems and improve processes

·       Embrace a collaborative approach and value teamwork

Desirable

·       Working experience of the Sage Intacct accounting software

Personal Attributes

·       Empathetic

·       Team player

·       Able to work under pressure

·       Collaborative

·       Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·       Valid driving licence

·       Eligibility to work in the UK

·       Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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