Finance Assistant
- Recruiter
- The Shakespeare Hospice
- Location
- Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Salary
- £29,000 per annum
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- First listed by Ontap
- 13 October 2026
Job description
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 per annum FTE, (£23,200 per annum for 30 hours per week)
Location: The Shakespeare Hospice, Church Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9 UL
Office based with some flexibility to work from home
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Would you like to use your finance skills to support an award-winning local hospice? The Shakespeare Hospice provides services and facilities for patients, carers and families across South Warwickshire and the surrounding areas. We are looking for a friendly, motivated and highly organised Finance Assistant to help keep our day-to-day financial administration accurate, efficient and well controlled.
About the role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support income processing and a broad range of finance activities across the Hospice s retail, fundraising and operational services. You will work with colleagues, suppliers and funders to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies and ensure transactions are processed in line with Hospice procedures.
Key responsibilities
About you
You will have experience in a similar finance role, including sales and purchase ledger processes, control account reconciliations and a basic understanding of VAT. You will be confident using Microsoft Excel and other finance or database systems, with strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
You will be able to organise competing priorities, meet deadlines, communicate clearly and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience of Xero, CRM systems, charity finance, Gift Aid, or working in the voluntary or healthcare sector would be an advantage. An AAT qualification or similar is desirable but not essential.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to bring your finance expertise to a valued local organisation and make a practical contribution to services supporting patients, carers and families. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, integrity and the Hospice s vision and values.
How to apply
If you are an accurate, dependable and positive finance professional who would like to support the work of The Shakespeare Hospice, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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Please provide a CV and cover letter - guide two A4 pages detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
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