Finance Officer

Bedford, Bedfordshire
1st Choice Rec

Finance Officer

Bedford

Temporary

£14 per hour

To provide support to the Finance Manager as required including managing specific projects and tasks when required. Support the Finance Manager in the assignment and direction of the Finance staff with the administrative accounting duties.

Monday – Friday 37.5 hour per week

Responsibilities:

• Support and review the setting up, control and maintenance of systems and accounting procedures ensuring that the segregation of duties and authorisation protocols are adhered to in line with policy.

• Assisting the Finance Manager with the control and monitoring of budgets.

• Assist with and monitor the procurement system ensuring this is in line with policies and best practice and ensuring that value for money is obtained in the purchase of all goods and services.
• Assist with maintaining financial ledgers, keeping accounting records for monies received, allocated and disbursed.

• Control and maintain the petty cash Fund including the currency account and charities account ensuring this is reconciled on a timely basis in line with month end process.

• Complete the reconciliation process for trips and ensure payments are processed promptly through e-BIS and trip payments are entered correctly on iSAMS billing.

• Assist with the financial year end process ensuring that all information is accurate and complete and the preparation of accruals and prepayments for submission to the Trust.

• Assist with pre-audit checks for accuracy and completeness on various accounting processes.

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Finance office ensuring an efficient and effective first point of contact for all staff.

Qualifications:

• AAT qualified (or working towards)
• Experience of working in a busy finance/office environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and the use of spreadsheets and databases, Word, and Outlook.

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