Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Charity Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Team of The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This post is to assist the Head of Charity in respect of the administration and operation of the Charity accounts.
Suitable applicants will demonstrate experience working in a finance function, with strong IT, and communication skills (written & verbal). You will have a customer-focused attitude with a respect for confidentiality. Applicants will need to be self-motivated with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
Applicants who have recently been unsuccessful need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The Charity Accounts Assistant is responsible for providing financial support to the Charities Team, supporting the Head of Charity and Head of Financial Governance and Compliance, in respect of the administration and operation of Charity function. The post will also be expected to provide support to the Accounts Payable function for the Trust as required.
About us
Our Mission: Raising funds to support the staff, volunteers, and local communities of the East of England Ambulance Service, strengthening the provision of outstanding care to patients.
Working with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, the charity is a separate legal entity registered with theCharity Commission. The charitable fund registered number is 1047987.
The charity operates for the benefit of patients, staff, and the health of the population, in support of the Trust's values and strategic goals. The work of the charity is envisioned to be beyond that ordinarily afforded by the NHS.
View ourcharitable funds strategy here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Process Charitable Funds requests on a daily basis. Raising order requests and obtaining the necessary approval in line with Charity Governance. Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes and place orders.
- Support the management of Charitable Funds email inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Provide administrative support for the Charity, supporting the team as appropriate
- Responsible for ensuring all accounting records, systems and files are promptly and accurately maintained, including appropriate treatment of VAT and tax and NI implications according to current guidance for Charities.
Please see Job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Process Charitable Funds requests on a daily basis. Raising order requests and obtaining the necessary approval in line with Charity Governance. Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes and place orders.
- Support the management of Charitable Funds email inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Provide administrative support for the Charity, supporting the team as appropriate
- Responsible for ensuring all accounting records, systems and files are promptly and accurately maintained, including appropriate treatment of VAT and tax and NI implications according to current guidance for Charities.
Please see Job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent
- AAT intermediate level/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant experience)
Desirable
- AAT Intermediate qualified or an A level in accounting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 year's experience working in a finance function
- Experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable
- NHS charity finance or equivalent charity sector finance experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills, Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong IT Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Teams)
- Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Self-motivated, with an ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Strong organisation skills and ability to work with limited supervision
- Customer-focused with a respect for confidentiality
- Working to a high degree of accuracy
- Integrity for dealing with cash and credit card
- Commitment to the NHS
Desirable
- Understanding of Charity Finance accounting and governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent
- AAT intermediate level/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant experience)
Desirable
- AAT Intermediate qualified or an A level in accounting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 year's experience working in a finance function
- Experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable
- NHS charity finance or equivalent charity sector finance experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills, Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong IT Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Teams)
- Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Self-motivated, with an ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Strong organisation skills and ability to work with limited supervision
- Customer-focused with a respect for confidentiality
- Working to a high degree of accuracy
- Integrity for dealing with cash and credit card
- Commitment to the NHS
Desirable
- Understanding of Charity Finance accounting and governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
