Finance Officer
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Newtownards, County Down, UK
Summary: The Finance Officer role at a public sector healthcare facility in Newtownards involves supporting senior finance staff in delivering accurate financial information and assisting in budget processes. The position requires strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and financial reporting. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to work within a supportive team in the public sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support senior finance staff in delivering accurate and timely financial information.
- Assist in the annual budget-setting process and contribute to efficiency and recovery plans.
- Identify financial risks within directorates.
- Improve financial reporting tools and systems.
- Respond to ad hoc queries and liaise with senior stakeholders regarding budgets and financial performance.
Key Skills:
- Degree with 2 years' relevant financial experience or AAT/HND with 2 years' relevant experience.
- Part-qualified with a recognised CCAB body and 1 year's relevant experience or 3 years' relevant experience at Band 4 level.
- Strong Excel skills, including data manipulation and analysis.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (e.g., accruals, prepayments).
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience in management accounts and variance analysis is desirable.
Salary (Rate): £15.33 Hourly
City: Newtownards
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
IR35 Status: Undetermined
Seniority Level: Undetermined
Industry: Other
Finance Officer- Public Sector - Immediate Start - Newtownards
Your new company
This is a well-established public sector healthcare facility located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The organisation plays a key role in delivering essential health services to the local community and is supported by a dedicated finance team that ensures the effective management of public funds.Your new role
As Finance Officer, you will support senior finance staff in delivering accurate and timely financial information. You'll assist in the annual budget-setting process, contribute to the development of efficiency and recovery plans, and help identify financial risks within directorates. You'll also be responsible for improving financial reporting tools and systems, responding to ad hoc queries, and liaising with senior stakeholders to support their understanding of budgets and financial performance.What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Degree with 2 years' relevant financial experience
- AAT/HND with 2 years' relevant experience
- Part-qualified with a recognised CCAB body and 1 year's relevant experience
- 3 years' relevant experience at Band 4 level
You'll also need:
- Strong Excel skills, including data manipulation and analysis
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (eg accruals, prepayments)
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience in management accounts and variance analysis is desirable
What you'll get in return
- £15.33 per hour
- 3 month contract with possible extension
- Exposure and experience within public sector
- Hybrid Working
- Based in North Down
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a reputable organisation.
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