Finance Officer

at  Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as our new Finance Officer! This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based at our Hospice in Cambridge.
The finance department at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is responsible for all financial reporting on income, expenditure and budgeting, along with managing staff payroll and pensions.
As our Finance Officer, you will work closely with the Finance Accounting Manager to contribute to the effective running of the finance department, this is a varied role where you can be involved in a wide range of finance and accounting tasks.

Main duties will include:

• Overseeing the purchase ledger for the charity ensuring that regular reconciliations are done and that supplier records are accurate
• Preparing efficient and accurate weekly payment runs and work closely with Finance Administrator regarding remittances
• Ensuring incoming monies are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Complete weekly banking of cash and cheques.
• Preparing bank reconciliations for all Charity and Trading Company bank accounts, including managing regular donations
• Supporting the Management Accountant with month end transactions.

Successful applicants must have previous experience working in a finance role, working with double entry accounting and have experience in using accountancy packages and systems. A good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office packages is also required, along with good communication and problem-solving skills.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to join our team where you’ll be fully supported in your new role. We can offer hybrid working after the completion of an initial induction and training period.
Interviews for this role will be held on the 5th December.

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.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity 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.

Main duties will include:

• Overseeing the purchase ledger for the charity ensuring that regular reconciliations are done and that supplier records are accurate
• Preparing efficient and accurate weekly payment runs and work closely with Finance Administrator regarding remittances
• Ensuring incoming monies are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Complete weekly banking of cash and cheques.
• Preparing bank reconciliations for all Charity and Trading Company bank accounts, including managing regular donations
• Supporting the Management Accountant with month end transactions