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Job description

Support the day-to-day operations of the Financial Accounts team in a Finance Officer role based in Ballymena or Antrim. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in cash handling, accounts management, and financial administration within Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the establishment, development and maintenance of an efficient and effective system of budgetary control.
• Responsible for the preparation and input of approved changes to the Trust Budgetary System.
• Assists with the preparation of Financial Management reports by Directorate on the Trust Financial position, including investigating variances.
• Creation and maintenance of budget reports and structures for managers.
• Provision of management information advice and training to budget managers. Liaison in the form of planned meetings for financial review, feedback and development.
• Carry out variance analysis and ad hoc investigations of budget/expenditure as requested by budget managers.
• Responsible for the completion and upkeep of regular payroll and non-pay expenditure adjustments.
• Assist in the identification of funding in relation to vacancies and Organisation Management changes including preparing staffing establishments.
• Undertake any other duties, within the Band as may be required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrate 3 years relevant finance experience
• OR Certificate for Accounting Technicians (ATI) or equivalent (QCF Level 4) with 2 years relevant finance experience.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of structure and function of the Trust
• Knowledge and understanding of the key finance issues within Health and Social Care.

Further Information

Duration: Immediate start up until 31st March 2026 Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 18th November at 10am - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today