Finance Officer

• Responsible for securely holding keys and passcodes for office doors and all department safes, Charitable Funds donation and other cash related secure boxes. Manage the security of the General Office by locking and setting the alarm at all intervals the office is unmanned.

• Manage the safekeeping and recording of all cash and valuables within the office by ensuring they are always secured. Receive, analyse and receipt all cash and cheques on behalf of the Trust and the Charitable Funds department. Liaise directly with all parties concerning any queries or discrepancies.

• Manage and control Purchasing Card Requests. Responsible for processing authorised requests by ordering/subscribing/purchasing items for all requested goods and services using the Trust visa card.

• Manage and maintain all World Pay debit/credit card machines around the Trust. Liaising with World Pay regarding any issues relating to the machines that are unable to be dealt with internally. Act as first point of call relating to service issues. Installing new machines where needed and training staff in processing transactions and recording of data for daily reconciliation.

• Demonstrate high levels of customer care and be an ambassador for customer care within the trust.

Essential

• Experience of working with and manipulating large volumes of data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages including Excel and Word
• Experience of working within finance controls and procedures.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and under pressure.

Essential

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, prioritising where necessary.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and direction whilst adhering to Trust Policies and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate to across a wide range of communication levels.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare spreadsheets to a high standard.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion.
• Ability to switch task to provide immediate response to both internal and external clients.
• Able to interpret guidelines and implement appropriate changes to working practices.
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Occasional light physical work to carry bags of coins.

Essential

• High personal standard of conduct and behaviour and ability to act as a role model encouraging others to value and respect staff and stakeholders and holds others to account for this.
• Pleasant, helpful and confident personality

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Evidence of personal insight, and willingness to learn and change personal style/approach as appropriate.