Business Assistant (Finance)

As a Business Assistant (Finance), the work centres on to monitor and resolve invoice related queries and compliance issues in conjunction with departmental and corporate staff ensuring deadlines are met. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Where ownership sits

It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level. Information Technology skills: the ability to use both specialist software packages and standard Microsoft Office programmes.

What the role carries

To monitor and resolve invoice related queries and compliance issues in conjunction with departmental and corporate staff ensuring deadlines are met. To maintain records associated with the payment and receipt of grants and to liaise with Departmental staff regarding grant payment issues. To assist the appropriate Officer with the management and administration of Departmental systems, and carry out functions associated with this role.

What helps the work land well

Strong professional approach.

What the role depends on

• To collate and prepare weekly and monthly income and VAT returns for the Department in line with all relevant procedures.
• Assisting in the collation, review and analysis of budget and financial reports and processing all associated financial transactions.

Practical details

• 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 08.30am to 5.00pm Friday 08.30am to 4.30pm).
• Deliver successful results, building rapport with others, as well as offering help and support and developing others through training and mentoring.
• Technical knowledge: a knowledge of financial systems in order to provide advice and guidance on departmental financial matters.
• Customer care skills: the ability to deal with and respond to the needs of a diverse range of internal and external customers, including members of the public.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Training