Finance Assistant

• Monitor communication and information flow into the Finance department through various channels.
• Input sales and purchase invoices and credit notes into the system.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and up to date before payment is processed.
• Supporting supplier payments, ensuring they are processed within agreed terms.
• Produce regular aged debtor and creditor reports from Sage Intacct.
• Credit control and debt management for all customers (including producing customer statements and reconciliations), supporting the Finance team and working alongside the Finance Team Leader to resolve outstanding aged debtors.
• Submitting backing data for activity driven services.
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to the purchase ledger, working to resolve any queries or differences that may arise within the roles delegated authority.
• Contribute as an effective team member within the Finance Services team, supporting the achievement of finance objectives.
• Provide support to the external and internal audit processes.
• Promote an efficient and positive image of the organisation for all suppliers and customers.
• Comply with strict financial timetables, contributing to an efficient and effective financial accounting service.
• Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Finance Management Team, in order to meet the needs of the organisation.

• Monitor communication and information flow into the Finance department via post, email, telephone, or other channels and respond appropriately.
• Input sales and purchase invoices and credit notes into the system, ensuring correct financial coding is applied.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and up to date before payment is processed, such as purchase orders and delivery notes, bank details and company addresses.
• Supporting supplier payments, ensuring they are processed within agreed terms. These payments can be significant in value, so the post holder must be accurate and experienced in handling high-value payments.
• Produce regular aged debtor and creditor reports from Sage Intacct, supporting the Team Leader as required.
• Credit control and debt management for all customers (including producing customer statements and reconciliations), supporting the Finance team and working alongside the Finance Team Leader to resolve outstanding aged debtors.
• Submitting backing data for activity driven services.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and respond to first line queries regarding financial issues.
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to the purchase ledger, working to resolve any queries or differences that may arise within the roles delegated authority.
• Supporting with banking reconciliations.
• Day to day management of petty cash.
• Assisting and supporting the Finance Management team in a variety of tasks and procedures -especially at month and year end.
• Contribute as an effective team member within the Finance Services team, supporting the achievement of finance objectives, including the evaluation of processes.
• Provide support to the external and internal audit processes.
• General office administrative duties such as filing bank statements, invoices and other.
• Provide support to other members of the team as required.
• Develop strong, professional relationships with colleagues to help create a positive working environment.
• Promote an efficient and positive image of the organisation for all suppliers and customers.
• Comply with strict financial timetables, contributing to an efficient and effective financial accounting service.
• Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Finance Management Team, in order to meet the needs of the organisation.

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

• working for a values-led organisation
• Real living wage employer
• supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
• access to Stream, which provides flexible, on-demand access to stream your pay during the month
• salary sacrifice car benefit scheme
• 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 healthcare wellbeing initiatives
• opportunity to become part of an employee owned organisation
• gtd healthcare social and fun activities
• cycle to work scheme
• eyesight vouchers
• NHS staff discounts, a free Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• access to an employee assistance programme.

Essential

• 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, including English & Maths.

Desirable

• AAT Intermediate Level or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desirable

• Working knowledge and experience of financial systems/software packages, such as Sage 50, Sage 200, or an equivalent accounting system.
• Experience of Sales & Purchase Ledgers Reconciliations and Controls.
• Experience and understanding of systems of financial control.
• Finance-related experience.

Essential

• Experience of prioritising and completing tasks within short timescales.
• 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.