Finance Officer
Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Wigan, WN2 3HZ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those imp...
What are we looking for?
- A positive, approachable and motivated individual who is willing to work to support others.
- Someone with strong finance experience and a solutions-focussed approach to their work.
- A collaborator, who will work with colleagues from across the hospice to support them.
- A values driven individual, who is committed to upholding the hospices values of Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence
At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us.
As part of our team, you'll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Subsidised lunches.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
- Access to an on-demand GP service.
- Westfield Health Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance.
- A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.
Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.
Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest in joining our team.
For more than 40 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has supported people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them across our local community.
As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.
Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience in maintaining accounting systems Excel skills with demonstratable experience
- An understanding of the principles of Information Governance, confidentiality and data protection
- Ability to prioritise duties and rank tasks and work to tight deadlines Excellent communication written and verbal
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Approachable, motivated and enthusiastic and willing to help and support others
- Ability to manage time, plan workload effectively, be self-motivated and meet deadlines
- Prepared to undertake any further training and development that may become necessary for the role
- Excellent organisational skills
- An empathy for the Hospice values and mission
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent experience
- Accounting software experience or similar
- Previous experience of providing finance support in a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in charity finance
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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About the employer
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