Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (12 month fixed term contract from date of employment.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 247-SS-CAA-0125
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Central Avenue
- Town
- NORWICH
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/02/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Charity Accounts Assistant
Band 3
EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!
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- Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits
- Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks
- Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value
Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply
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Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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 the Charity 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 our charitable funds strategy here.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- AAT Intermediate qualified or an A level in accounting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 year’s experience working in a finance function
- Experience of computerised financial systems
Desirable criteria
- NHS charity finance or equivalent charity sector finance experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills, Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Understanding of Charity Finance accounting and governance
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Lott
- Job title
- Head of Charity
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07702 624978
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