Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Newry, is currently looking to recruit a Financial Assessments Officer for an initial 4 month contract on a rate of £12.31/hour PAYE – working 37.5 hours per week. This role will be based in Newry.

Responsibilities:

– Maintain the security of all documents and information within the Financial Assessments team and systems to the highest standard

– Ensure that all correspondence, or other queries are dealt with according to Financial Assessments and Income department policies and procedures, and in a proper and prompt manner, referring to Financial Assessor as appropriate

– Assist the Financial Assessor in ensuring that all deadlines are adhered to e.g. daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations, monthly processing and reporting timetable and annual statutory accounts preparation

– Adhere to policies for the effective management, use and maintenance of all physical assets by the Financial Assessments team

– Participate in office routines including opening and sorting post, sorting and issuing invoices, statements and reports and preparing outgoing post

– Contribute to the department’s overall governance processes to ensure safe and effective care for patients and clients, complying with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.

– Participate in the organisation’s performance and development reviews and advise on and initiate further training to fulfil the requirements of the post.

– Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in Financial Assessments and Income Department, Finance and across the organisation to ensure effective delivery of accounts receivable services

– Carry out other duties as required

Essential Skills:

– 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including English Language and Maths equivalent / higher qualification AND 1 years’ experience in a clerical/ administrative role OR 2 years experience in a clerical/administrative role

– Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel or equivalent

– Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

– Ability to work as part of a Team.

– Ability to use own initiative.

– Good organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload.

– Effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.

– Knowledge and operational experience of Finance Systems

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.