Senior Finance Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role:                   Senior Finance Officer Salary:                £31,000 per annum Location:           Scarborough     Contract:          Full-time, Permanent

Saint Catherine’s is a respected Hospice delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families across Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale and parts of East Yorkshire. As we continue to strengthen and grow our services, we are looking for a Senior Finance Officer to join our dedicated team.

This is a key role in our Finance Department, providing crucial support to the Finance Director and wider organisation. You will help ensure that our financial systems and processes are robust, accurate, and aligned with charity sector regulations. Your work will contribute directly to the financial health of the hospice, helping us sustain and develop care that truly makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and forecasting
• Assist with the annual budget-setting process and regular reforecasts across departments
• Manage and process the monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments to staff
• Complete statutory submissions such as VAT returns, payroll-related reports, and HMRC filings
• Maintain clear and accurate financial records, supporting both internal and external audits
• Contribute to the production of the annual accounts in line with charity SORP and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and charity regulations
• Provide financial insights and reports to internal stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making
• This is a role that combines technical financial responsibilities with the opportunity to support a charitable mission. As such, we’re looking for someone who is not only numerically strong and detail-oriented, but also motivated by making a difference.

About You:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or significant experience in a similar finance role
• Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets and financial reports
• Payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting software
• Knowledge of charity finance, SORP and VAT for charities is desirable but not essential
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a methodical, proactive approach

What We Offer:

At Saint Catherine’s, you’ll be part of a supportive and values-led organisation where every role contributes to our compassionate care. We offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals at Flavours Bistro
• Discounts within our shops
• Onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply Now:

If you’re a finance professional looking for a role where your skills support a cause that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 7th May 2025

To arrange an informal conversation, please contact the HR team on 01723 351421

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.  A standard DBS check will be required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• AAT qualified or equivalent recognised finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Evidence of continuing professional development in finance or payroll-related areas.
• Proven experience in a finance role.

Desirable

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Payroll-specific qualification (e.g., CIPP) or training in payroll administration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Address

THROXENBY LANE

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO12 5RE

Employer's website

https://www.saintcatherines.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)