Full-Time Finance Officer
Location: South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour
JOB SUMMARY
Finance Officers Band 3 provide an administrative service/support in a variety of different settings within the Finance & Estates Directorate of the South Eastern H&SC Trust. They will work as an integral member of a team and be expected to use their own initiative.
The post holder will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks to support/assist in the effective and efficient provision of services within the Finance & Estates Department.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
* Contribute to the Trust's overall Financial Governance Framework.
* Ensure financial information is processed in accordance with policies and procedures within prescribed timescales.
* Investigate queries from a range of stakeholders and provide assistance and information to both financial and non-financial people as and when required.
* Maintain and assist with various reconciliations of control accounts.
* Assist compliance with Public Sector Prompt Payment Policy.
* Provide high quality administrative support to respective service area ensuring the effective operation of systems and procedures.
* Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective organisational skills.
* Input, process, monitor and validate information effectively in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
* Plan workload to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial timetables are met.
* Work on own initiative.
* Work/handle large volumes of cash/coin.
* Work with staff and clients at all levels in the Trust.
* Word processing/producing reports/working on computer systems.
* Input, manipulation and retrieval of financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets, where speed and accuracy are necessary.
* Sort and respond to mail/emails as appropriate.
* Arrange appointments/meetings as requested.
* Take minutes of meetings as required.
* Maintain Filing System.
* General office duties such as photocopying/faxing/scanning.
* Supervise staff and allocate work as appropriate.
* Participate in the Trust’s Appraisal Process and in agreed training and development initiatives when identified.
* Any other general tasks or projects within the remit of the band.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
4 GCSEs Grades A-C including English & Maths or equivalent and 1 year relevant experience*
Or
2 years relevant experience*
And
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Word and Excel.
*Relevant experience is defined as experience of working with computerised financial systems and financial operating procedures in a busy finance office. This should also include numerical calculations which are key within the variety of finance roles.
Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
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