Finance Officer

Full-Time Finance Officer
Location: Belfast Trust
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.06 per hour

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The postholder will have the following responsibilities; Ensure financial information is processed in accordance with procedures, in order to provide information for statutory returns, through completion of own work & through the coordination of the work of others. Assist with the preparation & completion of statutory/HPSS accounts & returns, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary. Investigate complex financial enquiries, providing assistance & advice as required. Provide advice to patients, clients regarding e.g. charges, as required. Responsible for the daily management of a finance team e.g. payroll, financial accounts, as required. Ensure that work is completed in line with timetables and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Managing and reviewing transactional finance activities in liaison with Shared Services Centres
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions
• Maintaining financial systems, authorisation frameworks, and control accounts
• Processing cash, cheques, payments, and receipts accurately and within strict deadlines
• Assisting with month-end reporting, statutory accounts, and financial returns
• Supporting compliance with financial procedures, governance, and relevant legislation
• Liaising with internal departments and external organisations to ensure effective financial controls
• Assessing client contributions and processing financial information for Residential/Nursing Home care applications

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification and TWO years Finance experience, one of which should be at Band 3 level or equivalent and experience of using computer systems in a working environment OR Five GCSEs Grade A-C (or equivalent) to include Maths/Accounts and English and THREE years Finance experience, one of which should be at Band 3 level or equivalent and experience of using computer systems in a working environment.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

At least 1 years' experience of using Microsoft Excel with some knowledge of Intermediate / advanced features (Please clearly demonstrate your knowledge and provide examples) At least 1 Years' experience working in a Health and Social Care Organisation.

Why Temp with Staffline?

- Weekly Pay

- Easy, online timesheets

- Dedicated Consutant Support

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline.