Financial Accounts Assistant – Band 3

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Financial Accounts Assistant – Band 3 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Job Purpose: 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 routine enquiries from staff and suppliers and investigate queries as required. Job Description: 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 and when necessary. 4. Assist in the preparation of journals for entry into the financial systems to include accruals and prepayments 5. Investigate queries from internal and external customers in relation to invoices, travel expenses and other payments and provide assistance and advice as required. 6. Analyse financial information to identify and resolve errors and discrepancies relating to payments to suppliers and staff travel and subsistence claims. 7. Ensure that financial information is processed in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures in order that information provided for statutory returns is accurate. 8. Ensure that financial information is prepared and processed in accordance with the Trust’s financial timescales. 9. Assist in the forwarding of cheques for lodgement on behalf of the Trust. 10. Open and sort the post and record monies received directly by the Trust. 11. Issue petty cash. 12. Suggest changes to internal procedures as identified and be in involved in the continuous improvement and development of processes. 13. Assist the Financial Accounts Officer with other related duties as and when requested. If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below by 5th September 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below: Essential Criteria: Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have: 1. a) Membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate Level (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent professional qualification. OR b) Membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Foundation Level (NVQ Level 2) or equivalent professional qualification and a minimum of one year’s experience in a related financial administration environment. OR c) 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent educational qualifications and a minimum of one year’s experience in a related financial administration environment. OR d) A minimum of two year’s experience in a related financial administration environment. 2. Experience of using financial systems as well as Microsoft Office. 3. 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 approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.) Further Details: · Hourly Rate: £11.67 · Duration: 6 Months · Location: Belfast If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below by 5th September 2024. Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer