Finance Officer

Band 5 Finance Officer Location: Newtownards / Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 at homeJob Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extensionProposed start date: ASAPPay Rates: Up to £15.88 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday payHours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Job DescriptionTo liaise with, and meet with senior Trust staff in order to assist with their understanding of budgets or to assist with any related queries.Assist with the annual budget setting process within agreed guidelines and timetables, and helping to ensure that they reflect the Trust''s financial strategy and income profile.Assist the Band 7 Finance Officer in contributing to the development of cash releasing efficiency plans, recovery plans and contingency plans for the directorate.Support the Finance Manager in the early identification of threats to the financial stability of the Trust by highlighting risks within the directorate and agreeing rectification measures to ensure breakeven is achieved.To assist in developing the use of financial systems, reporting and enquiry tools and working methods to advance the quality and efficiency of Financial Management information.To deal with ad hoc reporting and enquiries as required by Senior Finance Managers and other senior Trust staff.Criteria for Application:Hold a current drivers licence and is a car driver University degree and 2 years suitable relevant financial experienceor, ..... full job details .....