Finance Assistant

Join a compassionate and well-respected organization as a Finance Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of a beloved hospice. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, assisting in the implementation of a new finance system while ensuring accurate financial reporting and operations. With a flexible work environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about finance, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in finance is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations and accounting services.
• Manage accounts, process payments, and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Finance experience

Education

Finance background

Location: Bristol

This is a Fixed Term, Full Time vacancy that expires on 10/03/2025 14:19.

The Vacancy

We are looking for a motivated Full-Time Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team on a Fixed Term Contract until July 2026.

Reporting to our Senior Accountant and Assistant Accountant, the role involves working closely with our Finance Assistant Team (Sales & Purchase Ledger). This role is to support the continued delivery of an effective financial accounting service and day-to-day operations of the finance function to the Charity during the design and implementation of the new Finance System due to go live in April 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• Coding and VAT rates (accounting review)
• Aged debtors/creditors review
• Preparing BACS payment
• Credit card processing
• Journal posting
• Managing accounts in email box
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Purchase order processing

What we’re looking for:

• Able to start immediately
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
• Flexible approach to work
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work on own initiative
• Strong team player, willing to assist other team members
• Experience in a finance background, ideally 1 year minimum

What we can offer you:

• Salary from £24,000 up to £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Working hours are 37.5 per week, over 5 days (Monday to Friday)
• Office based at the Hospice in Brentry, with options for hybrid working up to 50% after initial training period
• Fixed Term Post until July 2026

For more information, please view the job description located at end of this page or contact Bev Lawrence – Senior Accountant at bev.lawrence@stpetershospice.org

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.

About Us

St Peter\’s Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter\’s Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.

Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care, and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles.

Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe, and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation.

Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you\’ll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic, we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients.

The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.

The Benefits

For our nursing and clinical teams, we offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS including:

• Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years’ service)
• Continuance of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members

There are many benefits to working at the Hospice including:

Equity and Diversity

At St Peter’s Hospice, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community and are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, religion or belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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