At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team in delivering efficient financial services and reporting.
- Company: Join Tapping House, a leading charity providing palliative care in Norfolk.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing patient care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in end-of-life care while growing your finance career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance, experience with financial systems, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
To assist the Associate Director of Finance to deliver the strategic aims of the Hospice and help improve and streamline the practices and procedures of the finance team in delivering efficient and effective finance and accounting services to the Hospice., We have an amazing multi-disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.
Our Vision is ...
That every person living with or affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent end of life and bereavement care.
Our Values are, Financial Management, Reporting and Budgeting Assist in managing the finance and associated systems to enable sound financial recording and reporting Assist with the preparation and production of timely and accurate monthly Management Accounts.
Assist with preparation and timely and accurate submission of VAT, Gift Aid Corporation Tax, Office for National Statistics - ONS - claims and returns.
Assist with the preparation and input of the annual budget Prepare as required financial information, reports and advice for decision making and support for The Board and Senior Leadership Team SLT.
Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements in accordance with legal and Charity requirements, standard accounting practice and policies and Statements of Recommended Practice SORP Assist with all necessary elements of monthly payroll and pensions processing, coordinating with human resources and external providers.
Identify, analyse, investigate and report on financial and system anomalies or issues.
Support and review purchasing and procurement processes including finance service contracts to maintain value for money and efficiency.
Willingness to support future digital transformation of procedures in the team.
Banking Assist with managing the operation of all bank accounts including individual access and signatory updates.
Monitor bank balances, maximising interest on balances and minimising charges.
Check and approve payments via on-line banking as required.
Governance, Risk & Compliance Assist with the review, implementation and management of internal financial controls to ensure a robust and sound control environment is maintained including liaison with external auditors.
Assist with preparation for and co-ordination of the annual financial audit.
Assist with the Finance Department's risk register.
Leadership and Management Provide support to the finance team, ensuring that they are focused and committed to delivering excellent performance in line with our aims and objectives.
Support the on-going development of team members staff through monitoring workloads and proactively managing change.
Highest Standards of Service Delivery Represent the Hospice with the wider hospice community and with other groups as required.
- Enhance
- Hospice
Profile: Promote and enhance the positive profile of Tapping House.
Ensure the Hospice philosophy and culture permeates all that we do, both internally and externally to the organisation.
Professional Development, Education & Training responsibilities Take responsibility for ensuring personal and team attendance at mandatory training.
Participate in the developing hospice educational programme by attending in-house study days and courses as required.
Take responsibility for self, professional team and volunteers development, identifying training and educational needs.
Act as a role model for team members and participate in staff development initiatives as appropriate.
Requirements Essential
- At Least 3 years experience in a Finance setting
- Experience of using a computerised Financial System, (ideally Xero)
- Experience of assisting with or submitting VAT returns
- Experience of Payroll and Pensions requirements and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to manage own workload and priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of preparing Management Accounts
- Experience of Charity Accounting
- Knowledge of Charity Gift Aid
- Knowledge of Charity VAT
- Knowledge of Salary Exchange (Sacrifice) Pension arrangements
- Experience of administering on-line payment platforms, Team player
- Proactive and flexible
- Adaptable to change
Qualifications Essential
- Part Qualified Accountant or Fully Qualified Accounting Technician (AAT)
- Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
Person Specification Experience Essential
- At Least 3 years experience in a Finance setting
- Experience of using a computerised Financial System, (ideally Xero)
- Experience of assisting with or submitting VAT returns
- Experience of Payroll and Pensions requirements and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to manage own workload and priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Person Specification Desirable
- Experience of preparing Management Accounts
- Experience of Charity Accounting
- Knowledge of Charity Gift Aid
- Knowledge of Charity VAT
- Knowledge of Salary Exchange (Sacrifice) Pension arrangements
- Experience of administering on-line payment platforms, Team player
- Proactive and flexible
- Adaptable to change, Part Qualified Accountant or Fully Qualified Accounting Technician (AAT)
- Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
Tapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk.
As an independent charity, Tapping House delivers innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, end-of-life care, and bereavement services.
In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following
- Annual Leave 25 days - increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE - and public holidays
- Development opportunities
- Free parking
- Onsite cafe
- Access to complementary therapy sessions
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Finance Manager employer: Tapping House
Tapping House in King's Lynn is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing compassionate support for children and families facing bereavement. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our collaborative work culture fosters growth and learning, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer competitive leave and benefits, making this a rewarding place to work for those seeking to contribute to a vital cause.
