Job description
Finance Officer
Downpatrick
Temporary up to May 2026
The Client: Local Healthcare body based in Downpatrick.
Duties:
The post holder will be a member of the Financial Services Team with specific responsibilities relating to Financial Assessments Function.
Responsibilities include:
1. The organisation and control of a block of work
2. The accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions relating to clients placed in residential/nursing homes
3. The resolution of problems by analysis and experience
4. Collating activity upon request in relation to clients placed in residential/nursing homes
5. Supervising staff to ensure that key priorities and deadlines are met
Hours of work:
6. per week (Monday to Friday between 0900-1700) - working pattern will be agreed prior to appointment
Essential Crteria:
7. An HNC/D (finance related) or equivalent plus 1 year's suitable relevant experience in a finance department
OR
8. NVQ level 3 plus 2 years suitable relevant experience in a finance department
OR
9. 3 years recent suitable relevant experience in a finance department at Band 3 or equivalent
*Relevant experience is defined as working in an office in a financial environment, making payments, receipting cash, assisting preparation of accounts or reconciling bank accounts
10. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of having worked with a range of stakeholders
11. A working knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable Criteria:
12. Experience working in a challenging Health & Social Care Organisation
Rate of Pay:
13. £ per hour
**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**
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