Finance Assistant

Haringey GP Federation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join their friendly team. The ideal candidate will assist with daily accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records. You should have strong communication skills and experience in finance, especially accounts payable. AAT qualifications are preferred, along with the ability to work both independently and within a team. This position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 plus benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in Finance, especially in Accounts Payables.
• Experience in processing purchase transactions.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Accountant with day-to-day processes.
• Maintain accounting records and payment of creditors.
• Ensure accounting entries are reflected accurately.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Organisation

Ability to work independently

Education

Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent

Studying towards CCAB Professional Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We arelooking for an efficient, well-organisedand proactive Finance Assistant to join our small and friendly team.

So, ifyou are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work with variousfunctions within the finance team this could be the role for you.

To besuccessful in this role, you will be an ambitious team player with awillingness to learn and the ability to build rapport with both internal andexternal stakeholders.

You will beable to meet deadlines ensuring timely and accurate processing of payablesinvoices and creation of BACs payment files. A knowledge of the accountsledger and aged creditor process would be beneficial.

We offergreat career development and understand the importance of flexible working. Thisis a 40/60 hybrid role, working two days in our newly acquired Redhill office.

Benefits packageincludes a generous annual leave entitlement and access to the NHS pensionscheme.

Main duties of the job

Within thisrole you will be responsible for day to day running of the Accounts Payableprocess.

You will:

• Have a good knowledge of Exceland computerised finance systems
• Significant experience working inAccounts Payable.
• Accounts Payable experiencewithin an NHS environment would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently andas a team player.

There will be an opportunity to beinvolved in projects, development of processes and month end/annual accountspreparations supporting our Business Continuity process.

There is also an opportunity to workwith budget holders and be a contact for all our Suppliers including NHSpartners.

It is an exciting time to join ourgrowing organisation, if you think you have the right skills and experience tobe successful in this role, then we would like to hear from you.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value.

First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole.

At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Job responsibilities

The post holder isresponsible for supporting the Financial Accountant in the day-to-day processesassociated with the maintenance of accounting records; the payment ofcreditors; and other key financial tasks and reconciliations.

They will also be required to ensure that accountingentries to the companys accounting system are reflected accurately in a timelymanner in accordance with laid-down timescales and financial procedures.

Whencompleting your application please refer to both the Application Guide and fullJob Description & Person Specification - these can be found undersupporting documents.

Person Specification

Other

• Good communication skills with experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and be able to present financial issues in an understandable way to non finance colleagues.
• Be able to work independently and proactively while working well with the team and supporting a one team ethos.
• Have a keen attention to detail.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
• Used to working in a busy environment.
• Adaptability and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
• Good organisation skills including knowledge of electronic filing.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Experience

• Experience working in Finance especially in Accounts Payables and in supporting monthly and annual accounts preparation.
• Experience in processing purchase transactions with an understanding of the financial controls relating to Accounts Payables.
• Experience in dealing with managers both financial and non-financial and explaining financial concepts to non-financial staff.
• Ability to prepare standardised process notes and maintain business continuity.
• Conversant with GDPR.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial & other aspects of legislation (GAAP & IFRS).
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship Levy.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent or (studying towards), or NVQ level 3 in Finance.
• Studying towards CCAB Professional Accountancy, or equivalent experience at degree level.

Knowledge

• Basic Accounting framework for income recognition and reporting.
• Computer based accounting systems.

Skills

• Working knowledge Microsoft Office/Product intermediate level.
• Ability to resolve queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and manage own workload and manage conflicting and meet key deadlines.

£27,485 to £30,162 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata