Finance Administrator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job title: Finance Administrator (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract)

Hours: 20 per week, including one on-site day (7.5 hours). The remaining hours can be worked flexibly by agreement with the line manager.

Salary: c.£24.5k per annum - full time equivalent (c. £12.50 per hour)

Job Family: Operational Support Services

Range: A1

Location: Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield, with flexibility for hybrid working for some of working week.

Closing date:   5th October 2025

Proposed interview date: TBC

About the role

Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Join our team as a Finance Administrator (maternity cover) and make a difference!

Do you want a job where you can use your skills to help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then this could be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join our highly performing and supportive Finance Team on a temporary, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our Hospice finances while supporting a charity in its vital mission.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will play a key part in delivering accurate and efficient accounting processes, including income and expenditure, sales ledger, month-end support, and purchase ledger. You will also be responsible for reconciling and banking cash, working closely with colleagues across the Hospice to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills, and a proactive, can-do attitude

Hours: 20 per week, including one on-site day (7.5 hours). The remaining hours can be worked flexibly by agreement with the line manager.

.Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Finance team with accurate and timely accounting for income and expenditure in Sage 200
• Assisting in month end processes including journal entry
• Raising sales invoices and performing credit control tasks
• Counting, reconciling and banking cash
• Processing purchase invoices and supporting supplier payments

For full details on what the role includes, please read the attached Job Description. To find out more, you can also contact the recruiting manager for an informal chat – and it may be possible to arrange a visit to the hospice.

What you’ll bring:

You should have at least one year’s experience working in an administration or finance environment.  Alternatively you may studying towards or hold an AAT qualification, or have completed a Business Studies qualification.

You will be confident in processing financial transactions and using IT systems, with good numeracy skills and a clear understanding of accounting processes. Most importantly, you’ll be a team player who is organised, adaptable, proactive and eager to support colleagues. Above all, you will possess the personal attributes we seek and feel a strong affinity with our values of compassion, teamwork, respect and being open and inclusive.

Skills and experience required:

• Confident with using MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
• Good personal organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Good numeracy skills with competence in financial processing.

About Ashgate:

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.

We’re more than a care provider. We’re a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We strive to create a workplace that’s happy, safe, and supportive – and our team seems to agree! In fact, 89% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.

We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we’re open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Want to know more about what it’s like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, The Life and Death Podcast. It’s a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits of joining us

At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours, including options like job-sharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan, giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy, dental care, and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards, with discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, round-the-clock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care

Ready to make a difference?

To learn more about the role, please contact Racheal Kingswood at 01246 568 801 or email racheal.kingswood@ashgatehospice.org.uk. You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

Please also note: This role does not meet the criteria for tier 2 visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to support applications from candidates who require this sponsorship to work in the UK.

Additional information:

• If you're successful, you'll need to complete a Standard DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab—unless there's a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process, our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call 01246 568 801.

Additional support for candidates

• We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.

Accessibility resources:

• If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing ASCH.Disability.EmploymentProject@derbyshire.gov.uk.

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