Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP3 8LX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0291-25-0032 |
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION - FINANCE OFFICER REPORTS TO - FINANCE MANAGER BASED AT - ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE JOB SUMMARY To support the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring robust financial controls, and contributing to the development of financial systems and processes. The Finance Officer will bridge the gap between transactional processing and management reporting, supporting both operational and strategic finance functions. SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe Report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person Maintain an awareness of the Hospices policies in relation to safeguarding KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Line management and development of financial administration team and volunteers with oversight of all transactional processes to ensure accurate and timely provision of services Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments. Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register. Oversee the accuracy of income and expenditure postings, liaising with relevant departments. Contribute to the development and documentation of financial procedures and internal controls. Organise/provide cover for key finance functions such as accounts payable, treasury and accounts receivable during periods of absence. Assist with year-end processes and preparation of audit schedules. Contribute to ad-hoc projects as required GENERAL Where you are a member of a professional body you are required to conform to the professional standards set by that body. You are required to ensure your registration is current and practice continuous professional development; Because of the special nature of the hospice and its work the post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standard of care; to uphold the hospice values at all times. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT NECESSARILY EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE LINE MANAGER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER