Finance Assistant
Gtd Healthcare
The closing date is 05 January 2025
Job summary
gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. Based in Denton, Manchester, we have a an excellent opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join the Business Services Team.
The Finance Assistant will provide supportand financial information to the team and to budget holders of gtd. You will need to be numerate and enjoy working in a financial setting. You will also need to have good computer skills, especially in using Microsoft Excel and computerised financial ledger systems.
The ideal candidatewill need to have good communication skills, experience of working as part of a
team and the ability to deal with all levels of the organisation. This will include the ability to work flexibly, to strict deadlines and to be able to prioritise your own
workload accordingly.
We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.
Main duties of the job
- Record all invoices on the computerised accounts ledger and submit to the appropriate delegated signatory for authorisation and matched on the system promptly to enable payment.
- Ensure that all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and attached before payment is processed, such as purchase orders and delivery notes, bank details and company addresses.
- Ensure all supplier account details such as account number, sort code and account name are up to date and maintained.
- Maintain an effective liaison at an appropriate level with all budget holders regarding financial issues, with the ability to recognise issues and take appropriate action to resolve with peers.
- Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and respond to first line queries regarding financial issues.
- Maintenance of the petty cash system across all gtd locations, including monthly reconciliations.
- Provide support to the external and internal audit processes,assist with Credit Control Procedures on a monthly basis andSupport monthly Accounts Receivable process, preparing and distributing
invoices from charging schedules.
- Assist Year End/Month End procedures, including annual statutory audit.
About us
At gtd healthcare we believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to innovate care offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services.
We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.
Benefits package
As an employee of gtd healthcare, you'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:
- working for a values-driven organisation;
- Real living wage employer;
- access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts;
- 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
- flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme;
- flexible working hours and policies;
- family friendly and carer policies;
- opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
- access to gtd healthcares wellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources;
- gtd healthcare social and fun activities;
- cycle to work scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
- Record all invoices on the computerised accounts ledger and submit to the appropriate delegated signatory for authorisation and matched on the system promptly to enable payment.
- Ensure that all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and attached before payment is processed, such as purchase orders and delivery notes, bank details and company addresses.
- Ensure all supplier account details such as account number, sort code and account name are up to date and maintained.
- Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and respond to first line queries regarding financial issues.
- Maintain an effective liaison at an appropriate level with all budget holders regarding financial issues, with the ability to recognise issues and take appropriate action to resolve with peers.
- Maintenance of the petty cash system across all gtd locations, including monthly reconciliations.
- Provide support to the external and internal audit processes.
- Recording all bank transactions accurately on the ledger.
- Assist with Credit Control Procedures on a monthly basis.
- Support monthly Accounts Receivable process, preparing and distributing invoices from charging schedules.
- Assist Year End/Month End procedures, including annual statutory audit.
- Contribute as an effective team worker within the Business Services Function to facilitate the achievement of all finance objectives, including evaluation of processes.
Other duties
- To deputise and provide support to other members of the team.
- To develop solid relationships with colleagues in a professional manner to create a positive working environment.
- To promote an efficient and positive image of the organisation to all suppliers and customers.
- Comply with strict financial timetables in order to contribute to an efficient and effective financial accounting service.
- Any other duties, as agreed with the Senior Management Accountant, to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Ad hoc accounting projects and administration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
- Record all invoices on the computerised accounts ledger and submit to the appropriate delegated signatory for authorisation and matched on the system promptly to enable payment.
- Ensure that all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and attached before payment is processed, such as purchase orders and delivery notes, bank details and company addresses.
- Ensure all supplier account details such as account number, sort code and account name are up to date and maintained.
- Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and respond to first line queries regarding financial issues.
- Maintain an effective liaison at an appropriate level with all budget holders regarding financial issues, with the ability to recognise issues and take appropriate action to resolve with peers.
- Maintenance of the petty cash system across all gtd locations, including monthly reconciliations.
- Provide support to the external and internal audit processes.
- Recording all bank transactions accurately on the ledger.
- Assist with Credit Control Procedures on a monthly basis.
- Support monthly Accounts Receivable process, preparing and distributing invoices from charging schedules.
- Assist Year End/Month End procedures, including annual statutory audit.
- Contribute as an effective team worker within the Business Services Function to facilitate the achievement of all finance objectives, including evaluation of processes.
Other duties
- To deputise and provide support to other members of the team.
- To develop solid relationships with colleagues in a professional manner to create a positive working environment.
- To promote an efficient and positive image of the organisation to all suppliers and customers.
- Comply with strict financial timetables in order to contribute to an efficient and effective financial accounting service.
- Any other duties, as agreed with the Senior Management Accountant, to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Ad hoc accounting projects and administration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education or equivalent.
Desirable
- AAT Intermediate Level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex queries effectively and own initiative within delegated authority for routine matter.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communicator.
- Strong team working ethic.
- Comfortable working on own initiative.
- Trustworthy and reliable.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Information and data analysis skills.
- Report writing.
Desirable
- Experience of prioritising and completing tasks within short
- timescales.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year finance related experience.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Sage 200 or equivalent computerised general ledger system.
- Experience of Purchase Ledger Reconciliation and Control.
- Experience and understanding of systems of financial control.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education or equivalent.
Desirable
- AAT Intermediate Level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex queries effectively and own initiative within delegated authority for routine matter.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communicator.
- Strong team working ethic.
- Comfortable working on own initiative.
- Trustworthy and reliable.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Information and data analysis skills.
- Report writing.
Desirable
- Experience of prioritising and completing tasks within short
- timescales.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year finance related experience.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Sage 200 or equivalent computerised general ledger system.
- Experience of Purchase Ledger Reconciliation and Control.
- Experience and understanding of systems of financial control.
