Job summary
We are looking for a finance officer to join our team. Previous experience within a finance environment is imperative. We use QuickBooks and Bright Pay. This is an office-based position working 16-20 hours per week.
Applicants should be capable and confident, able to show initiative, demonstrate good attention to detail and be able to work alone as well as part of a team.They should have excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks at any given time. We have a thriving business and teamwork is an essential part of our daily routine. The office is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or cover relocation expenses for this role.
Main duties of the job
The key components of this role are to deliver an efficient and effective monthly payroll service as well as supporting excellent customer service to colleagues and service users of the business.
Ensure accuracy and timely processing of all transactions in line with Company policies and procedures considering legislative and regulatory responsibilities.
Assisting with month-end processes (timesheets etc) and any other finance tasks required.
Processing and recording invoices.
Banking reconciliation, invoice reconciliation, reconciliation of crew sheets to timesheets to payroll and any other reconciliation as required by the business.
Supporting the Coordinators and Management with the day-to-day running of the office running.
Producing management accounts, monitoring, and managing financial and business data.
About us
Lifestar Medical is an independent private ambulance service based in Cornwall and we are celebrating 21 years in business this year. Our Director, David Lawton bought the company in 2004 and it has steadily grown over the years to provide quality medical transportation across the UK and also into mainland Europe.
We offer comfortable and versatile vehicles with high equipment spec and highly trained, uniformed ambulance personnel. This ensures that every service user that travels with us is treated with the care they need and the dignity they deserve. Our team treat every patient/client as if they were a family member.
We also offer the same high standards in our first aid training, comprehensive security solutions and event medical cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key components of this role are to deliver an efficient and effective monthly payroll service as well as supporting excellent customer service to colleagues and service users of the business.
Ensure accuracy and timely processing of all transactions in line with Company policies and procedures considering legislative and regulatory responsibilities.
Assisting with month-end processes (timesheets etc) and any other finance tasks required.
Processing and recording invoices.
Banking reconciliation, invoice reconciliation, reconciliation of crew sheets to timesheets to payroll and any other reconciliation as required by the business.
Supporting the Coordinators and Management with the day-to-day running of the office running.
Producing management accounts, monitoring, and managing financial and business data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key components of this role are to deliver an efficient and effective monthly payroll service as well as supporting excellent customer service to colleagues and service users of the business.
Ensure accuracy and timely processing of all transactions in line with Company policies and procedures considering legislative and regulatory responsibilities.
Assisting with month-end processes (timesheets etc) and any other finance tasks required.
Processing and recording invoices.
Banking reconciliation, invoice reconciliation, reconciliation of crew sheets to timesheets to payroll and any other reconciliation as required by the business.
Supporting the Coordinators and Management with the day-to-day running of the office running.
Producing management accounts, monitoring, and managing financial and business data.
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; communicating clearly using phone, email, Teams, internally and externally.
- Highly organised with attention to detail when performing tasks, ability to anticipate and manage problems, with an ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary.
- Proficient knowledge and experience of Word and Excel. Experience of Brightpay and Quickbooks is desirable.
- Flexible approach to working within a growing organisation, with the ability to be both proactive and reactive to the wider finance environment.
- Trustworthy and appreciates the need for confidentiality.
- Team player with a positive can-do attitude with the willingness to learn.
- The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives working within a strong team and enjoys the challenge of working in an ever-changing/fast paced environment.
Desirable
- An AAT qualification is desirable.
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; communicating clearly using phone, email, Teams, internally and externally.
- Highly organised with attention to detail when performing tasks, ability to anticipate and manage problems, with an ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary.
- Proficient knowledge and experience of Word and Excel. Experience of Brightpay and Quickbooks is desirable.
- Flexible approach to working within a growing organisation, with the ability to be both proactive and reactive to the wider finance environment.
- Trustworthy and appreciates the need for confidentiality.
- Team player with a positive can-do attitude with the willingness to learn.
- The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives working within a strong team and enjoys the challenge of working in an ever-changing/fast paced environment.
Desirable
- An AAT qualification is desirable.
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.
