Band 4

Job summary The Finance Officer has a key role in supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of the Oracle financial ledger to aid the timely and accurate systems and reporting service. The role will be part of the Finance Services and Governance team with predominantly Accounts Payables tasks. The role will require you to work closely with colleagues across the Finance function, Procurement team and Shared Business Services. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This is an exciting opportunity for any AAT qualified, or qualified by experience, candidate who is looking to develop their career. We're looking for strong analytical skills using Excel/related tools and the ability to multitask and adapt to the ever-changing demands of the NHS. The post holder will receive regular supervision, training and development opportunities, and will be supported by a professional and friendly team who are committed to providing a high-quality service. Main duties of the job Design and maintain reports and spreadsheets as required by the Finance Manager. Liaise with staff in NHS Shared Business Services to resolve queries with the operation of the Oracle Financial Ledger or data held on the Creditors ledger. Ensuring the Trust's, NO Purchase Order, NO Payment Payables Policy is maintained. Ensuring the Trust's IR35 process is maintained. Maintain and undertake investigations to resolve items on the Rolling Creditors each month. Processing of monthly purchase invoices, sales orders and credit memo's, including oracle system enquiries. Able to communicate through written and verbal methods and respond to queries. Able to apply Trust and accounting policies and other relevant guidance appropriate to the area of work. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Finance Manager (Payables). About us You will need experience of working with data, audit, analysis and managing workload with a good working knowledge of Finance and Payables and their key tasks. An excellent communicator, able to build on relationships at all levels with the ability to work within a team as well as on your own is fundamental. As a key member of the team you will supporting the Finance Manager and your colleagues, managing any day to day issues, ensuring the team works within timescales and successfully achieves required quality targets. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be confident, motivated and flexible and be able to show initiative in an environment which is often busy, rewarding and dynamic. You will be adaptable, ambitious, approachable and tenacious with an eye for detail and the ability to pre-empt, identify and solve problems. An ability to reassess priorities on a continual basis with strong skills in the Microsoft Office packages.

Date posted 25 January 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £23,949 to £26,282 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-CO-21062 Job locations Swandean, West Building Arundel Road Worthing, West Sussex

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