Finance Officer - Dundonald

Finance Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join a busy Finance & Estates Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to contribute to the effective delivery of financial services within a public sector environment.

Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Dundonald

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of administrative and financial support, ensuring the efficient operation of systems and processes within the department. You will play a key role in supporting financial governance, maintaining accurate records, and assisting stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Trust's Financial Governance Framework
• Process financial information in line with policies and deadlines
• Investigate queries and provide support to financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Assist with reconciliations of control accounts
• Support compliance with Public Sector Prompt Payment Policy
• Maintain accurate financial records and databases
• Input, monitor and validate financial data with a high level of accuracy
• Produce reports, manage spreadsheets, and use internal systems
• Assist with workload planning to meet financial deadlines
• Handle large volumes of cash and coin where required
• Provide administrative support including:
  • Managing emails and correspondence
  • Arranging meetings and appointments
  • Taking minutes
  • Maintaining filing systems
  • General office duties (photocopying, scanning, etc.)
• Supervise staff and allocate work when necessary
• Order stationery and support day-to-day office operations
• Participate in training, development, and appraisal processes
• Support the Director of Finance & Estates in maintaining effective financial control and contributing to financial strategy and planning

Essential Criteria

• 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) including English and Maths and at least 1 year's relevant experience
  OR
  • Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Relevant experience must include:

• Working with computerised financial systems
• Experience of financial procedures in a busy finance office
• Numerical calculations and data handling

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

To apply please send your CV via the link