Finance Adminstrator

Full time Finance Administrator

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state of the art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are currently recruiting for a full time Finance Administrator for Cygnet Hospital Maidstone which offers a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection, collation and dissemination of vital information as required by the Group Accounts Department. You will also review and manage e census, patient funding, purchase ledger invoices, petty cash and monthly payroll for permanent and bank staff. You will work 37.5 hours per week Mon Fri in an hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily checking of the e census and ensuring all areas in need of authorisation have been picked up.
• Using the e census to complete the HPPD spreadsheet on a daily basis.
• Ensure all patients have the appropriate inpatient funding and obtain pre authorisation where necessary.
• Liaise with funders regarding continuations and additional funding.
• Communicate and collate completed funding forms.
• Ensure correct invoicing of patients on a weekly basis/monthly basis.
• Banking and allocation of all cash received.
• Ensure monthly payroll procedure takes place by deadline; maintain current payroll records for each member of staff on payroll.
• Handle/store all employee payroll information in confidence and handle payroll related queries, referring when appropriate to Group Accounts Manager.
• Produce timesheets for permanent and bank staff.
• Issue petty cash claims and ensure all claims are made against a valid receipt.
• Monthly reconciliation of the petty cash and production of petty cash journal.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a finance or compliance role.
• Strong administration skills.
• GSCE A C in English or equivalent.
• Ability to create complete Excel formulas and interpret data.
• Intermediate level of MS Office, Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure with competing deadlines without compromising quality of work produced.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• Diligent team player who can also perform tasks independently.

Benefits

• £30,690 per annum.
• Full training and induction.
• Regular coaching and support.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company paid life assurance scheme.
• Smart Health Toolkit - fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.
• Health cash plan.
• Subsidised meals on duty.