Finance Officer

Finance Officer Band 4

Lisburn

Temporary (3 months)

The Client: Local Healthcare body based in Lisburn

Duties:

The post holder will be a member of the Financial Services Team with specific responsibilities relating to Financial Assessments Function.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the cash office function including receipting, recording and prompt lodgments of cash including investigation and resolution of discrepancies
• Ensure that daily Business online payments are made in line with agreed timetables and urgent CHAPS payments are made as required.
• Ensure reconciliation of relevant control accounts are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Providing regular supervision for cash office staff and completing all the necessary HR paperwork
• Dealing with internal and external audit queries regarding income and financial governance function and providing information to the financial governance management for necessary action
• Assist with day-to-day operational requirements of Patients Personal Property and Charitable funds
• Liaison with other departments and Shared Service organisation to ensure queries are resolved efficiently and promptly.
• Assist in developing processes and procedures to be used in management of Financial Governance / income function to facilitate best working practices and ensure delivery of quality service. Review and update these as necessary for continuous improvement.
• Assist with investigation and management of any complaints received in relation to the Income Department, providing prompt & fair resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of Hospital Travel Costs Scheme.
• Prepare and maintain procedures for staff in relation to all Cash Office functions.
• Ensure adequate financial controls are in place to safeguard cash/property and ensuring physical security of cash office
• To deal with ad hoc reporting and enquiries as required by Senior Finance Managers and other senior Trust staff
• To maintain appropriate record keeping within Financial Services to support processes and satisfy audit requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• An HNC/D (finance related) or equivalent plus 1 year's suitable relevant experience in a finance department

OR

• NVQ level 3 plus 2 years suitable relevant experience in a finance department.

OR

• 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, e.g. making payments, receipting cash, assisting preparation of accounts or reconciling bank accounts

• A working knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work with clients and staff at all levels in the Trust.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of having worked with a range of stakeholders.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and *Relevant experience is defined as working in an office in a financial environment, e.g. making payments, receipting cash, assisting preparation of accounts or reconciling bank accounts 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.

Hours: Mon - Fri 37.5hrs

Hourly rate: £14.06

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