Band 4 Finance Officer

Job Description

Finance Officer (Band 4) - Temporary Contract (3-6 Months)

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join a dynamic financial accounting team. This exciting opportunity is a temporary assignment, offering a chance to contribute to the financial year-end processes. The role is anticipated to last between 3 to 6 months, ending on 30th June 2025.

Role Overview: As a Finance Officer, you will provide key support to the Financial Accountant in delivering high-quality finance services. The position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a range of financial accounting tasks. Key responsibilities will include:

• Administering and maintaining the Accounts Receivable system, including managing and recovering external debts.
• Supporting the Accounts Payable processes, resolving invoice queries, and ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Payment Policy (PSPP) targets.
• Assisting the Financial Accountant in maintaining financial accounting processes, ensuring accurate transactions are recorded within the ORACLE system.
• Preparing and inputting journals into the general ledger.
• Undertaking monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting in producing working papers for the Annual Report.
• Supporting the Agreement of Balances exercise with the Health Board.
• Managing the Scheme of Delegation and approval levels to ensure the financial system reflects authorised positions.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Previous experience working within a finance environment, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures (NHS finance knowledge desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, ORACLE systems.
• Methodical and highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy, open-plan office environment.
• Ability to produce accurate work under pressure.

Key Information:

• We are looking for an agency worker who can start promptly, with full pre-assignment checks, including training, references, and proof of qualifications.
• All offers are contingent on the completion of these checks, along with confirmation of ID (e.g., passport). Failure to provide these documents may delay confirmation or result in the offer being withdrawn.
• Only once all documentation is received will an order form be prepared, and both parties must complete it before the start date can be confirmed.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to an important financial project, apply today!

Please submit your CV and relevant documentation to Katy at Brook Street Cardiff. We look forward to hearing from you!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.