Overview
Finance Assistant
Sidmouth Hospice at Home is the charity funded, specialist hospice service for the Sidmouth & Sid Valley community, providing end of life care to patients in the comfort of home. The charity fully funds a team of specialist Palliative Care Nurses, a range of support services, Wellbeing Centre, Information Hub, and small, dedicated charity team. Sidmouth Hospice at Home is currently celebrating 40 years of service to the Sid Valley.
Job Overview
Our friendly and dedicated team is growing, and we are currently recruiting a part time Finance Assistant, to competently support the projects and financial administrative tasks related to the successful operation of the Charity, based in Sidford, Devon.
Duties
Tasks involve managing and maintaining data entry into the Accounts systems alongside the Head of Corporate Services and Head of Community Engagement, recording, reconciling and processing payments from a variety of sources, following Gift Aid processes, reconciling cash and receipt in Xero, processing of donations via cash, cheque, bank and online platforms, management of petty cash, purchase ledger and nominal ledger, payroll, VAT reclaim, compliance and governance and GDPR, along with quarterly reporting for our Trustee Board and other relevant administrative tasks.
Experience and Qualifications
Candidates should have a proven background working in a financial environment with a strong focus on purchase ledger functions for a charity. Experience in developing and following procedures and processes is required, with a high level of computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word & Outlook) and accounting software. Strong organisational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. An AAT Bookkeeping qualification is appropriate for this role.
The successful candidate will also need to be professional, have a calm and empathetic manner, be highly motivated and able to work positively as part of a dedicated team.
Details
This is a part time role of 20 hours per week, over 4 days. There is some flexibility with regard to working times, but core requirements must be met.
To request a copy of the full Finance Assistant Job Description please email info@sidmouthhospiceathome.org.uk
Application Process
Covering Letter and CV should be emailed to the attention of Caroline Sparks, Head of Corporate Services, at info@sidmouthhospiceathome.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon Monday 8 September 2025
Job Details
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits
* Company pension
* Free parking / On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FinAssistant25
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