Job summary
The post holder will have end to end responsibility of the Purchase ledger function, line management of the Finance Assistant and responsibility for month end processes within a small team. As part of developing the role, the post holder will also play key part in delivering efficient accounting processes for Ashgate Hospice and in supporting budget holders throughout. The role requires a can-do attitude and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure the smooth running of the Hospice Finances.
Main duties of the job
You will have strong accounts payable knowledge and the ability to see the process through from start to finish. Your work will include line management of our Finance Assistant along with ensuring the aged creditors, payment runs and supplier statements are all maintained to an excellent standard. As you develop within the role, you will be expected to deliver efficient accounting processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset and depreciation calculations to ensure accurate and timely production of the monthly accounts to a deadline. In addition, you will be competent with analysing the balance sheet and ensuring all accounts are reconciled.
About us
Ashgate Hospice is a registered charity that provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire. Our values are at the heart of everything we do at Ashgate. They are grounded in our commitment to being the best we can be for our patients and the people who are important to them, and for each other. We are compassionate. We are a team. We are respectful, open and inclusive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
End to end responsibility of the Accounts Payable function
Line management of the Finance Assistant
Creditor Management and Reconciliation
Supplier Payment
Reporting and analysis
Accounting
Budgeting and Forecasting
Process improvement
Collaborative working
Although this role offers flexibility for hybrid working, you will be expected to attend the Hospice site for adhoc duties and meetings on a weekly basis. As this site is based in Chesterfield, you will require independent means of travel for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
End to end responsibility of the Accounts Payable function
Line management of the Finance Assistant
Creditor Management and Reconciliation
Supplier Payment
Reporting and analysis
Accounting
Budgeting and Forecasting
Process improvement
Collaborative working
Although this role offers flexibility for hybrid working, you will be expected to attend the Hospice site for adhoc duties and meetings on a weekly basis. As this site is based in Chesterfield, you will require independent means of travel for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified/actively studying for AAT qualification or sound QBE experience
- GCSE Maths and English Level C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Standard computing / keyboard skills
- Double entry book-keeping skills
- Minimum 2 years experience within an Accounts Payable function
- An understanding of Management Accounts preparation
- Excellent understanding of end to end purchasing process
- An understanding of VAT
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Hospice matters.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Gift Aid
- Line Management experience
- Experience of organisational change
- Supervising / management of the Accounts Payable function
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualified/actively studying for AAT qualification or sound QBE experience
- GCSE Maths and English Level C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Standard computing / keyboard skills
- Double entry book-keeping skills
- Minimum 2 years experience within an Accounts Payable function
- An understanding of Management Accounts preparation
- Excellent understanding of end to end purchasing process
- An understanding of VAT
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality issues regarding patients, staff and sensitive Hospice matters.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Gift Aid
- Line Management experience
- Experience of organisational change
- Supervising / management of the Accounts Payable function
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.
