Financial Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a key member of the Finance Directorate team in Belfast. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of accounting duties, from processing financial transactions to validating invoices. You'll play a vital role in ensuring accuracy in financial reporting while collaborating with various departments to resolve queries. With a supportive work environment and the potential for extension, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their financial administration skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Membership of AAT Intermediate Level or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least one year’s experience in financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate supplier invoices against contract terms.
• Assist in preparing journals for entry into the financial systems.
• Investigate queries from internal and external customers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Keyboard and IT skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

AAT Intermediate Level (NVQ Level 3)

AAT Foundation Level (NVQ Level 2)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

The post holder will work as part of the Finance Directorate team, based within the Financial Accounts Office.

The post holder will be required to carry out a range of general accounting duties, as directed, under the day-to-day supervision of the Financial Accounts Officer.

The post holder will process and input financial information, complete routine financial transactions, and respond to queries.

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 6 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £15.48 per hour Umbrella or £13.80 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Based: Office / Hospital

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Verify and validate supplier invoices against contract terms.
2. Validate, collate and input staff travel and subsistence claims to payroll system.
3. Liaise with each of the Business Services Organisation’s Shared Service Centres for Payments; Income; and Payroll as needed.
4. Assist in preparing journals for entry into the financial systems, including accruals and prepayments.
5. Investigate queries from internal and external customers regarding invoices, travel expenses, and other payments, providing assistance and advice as required.
6. Analyze financial information to identify and resolve errors and discrepancies related to payments.
7. Ensure financial information is processed according to the Trust’s policies and procedures for accuracy in statutory returns.
8. Ensure financial information is prepared and processed within the Trust’s financial timescales.
9. Assist in forwarding cheques for lodgement on behalf of the Trust.
10. Open and sort the post and record monies received by the Trust.
11. Issue petty cash.
12. Suggest improvements to internal procedures and participate in process development.
13. Assist the Financial Accounts Officer with other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate Level (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent professional qualification.
• OR
• Membership of AAT Foundation Level (NVQ Level 2) or equivalent, with at least one year’s experience in financial administration.

Skills / Abilities

• Organizational skills
• Keyboard and IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge

• Knowledge of finance policies and procedures
• Knowledge of spreadsheets

Other Requirements

• Must hold a valid full UK driving licence and have access to a car, unless disability prohibits driving but alternative approved transport is available.

Job reference number: YW-Fdao