FINANCE OFFICER BAND 3

Job description JOB TITLE AND BAND: Finance Officer - Band 3 DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: Financial Accounting Department LOCATION: Administration Offices, GranshaExperience - 3 years' finance or administrative/clerical experienceOR5 GCSE's (Grade A-C) including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts or equivalent or higher educational standard AND at least 1 year's finance or administrative/clerical experienceOther - Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport Abilities Skills - Effective communication skillsAbility to motivate and supervise staffAbility to prioritise work to achieve deadlines Knowledge - Knowledge of Basic AccountingWorking knowledge of spreadsheets and MS applicationsKnowledge of Internal Controls/SFI's/SoDA Qualifications1 years' accounting office experience or 1 years' experience in a HSC Finance DepartmentJob SummaryThe post holder will be responsible for assisting the Band 4 in the day to day management of the Financial Accounting section and assisting in the provision of a range of Financial Accounting support services.He/she will assist the Band 4, Financial Accounting section with regards to the preparation and submission of all annual statutory accounts for the Trust in accordance with Departmental guidance and timescales. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAssist as necessary in the preparation of the Annual Statutory AccountsAssist as necessary in the preparation of reports as requiredAssist in completion of bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis, ensuring that adequate back-up documentation is maintainedAssist with Treasury Management in providing daily payment figures and investment rates as appropriate to the Financial Accounting Manager.Assist in ensuring the accurate and timely recording and processing of car leasing, charitable funds, patients property and any other duties.Receipt cash and record lodgement of monies received ensuring that this is done within the Trust's financial procedures and controls.Process the receipt, custody and disposal of patients/residents/clients property.Process the receipt, custody and payment from charitable fundsKeep and control all accountable documents and receipts in use within the financial systems.Support the Financial Accounting Manager in the preparation of the Trust's annual accounts in accordance with the DHSSPS Manual of Accounts, the Capital Accounting Manual, Financial Circulars and other direction and guidance, applying appropriate experience and financial judgement to interpret extant guidance as necessary.Obtaining daily reports from Banking Online system to assist with Trust treasury function.Assist with monthly closedown procedures in accordance with agreed deadlines.Handle cash and perform bank runs when required.Regular review of receipts schedules to ensure seriality, correct coding and accuracy of completion, and taking necessary follow up action where necessary.Purchase Card administration and orderingPreparation and processing of General Ledger journals.  Assist with monthly review of Finance Department safe register  Regular attendance at facility stock counts.Assist in the management of the Financial Accounting Department to ensure the prompt processing and efficient recording of financial informationEnsure all staff within the post holder's area of responsibility are adequately trained in the appropriate financial accounting systems and governance processes and procedures