Finance Assistant - Maghull, United Kingdom - Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Maghull, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To record, account for and monitor all income received and issued, as well as maintaining petty cash and providing a cashiering service to the Secure Care Division.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care.
Service users receiving a high-quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm.
Staff engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users.
Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others and role-modelled throughout the division for all managers.

The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users

AFC Reference:

SC/0117

Job Title:

Finance Assistant - Cash

Band:

3

Division/ Service:

Secure Care

Accountable to:

Divisional Health Records Lead

Responsible to:

Operational Business Support Manager

JOB OUTCOMES
As a result of the post-holder being effective in their role, The Trust would expect to see the following outcomes for the Trust, service users and the wider community:

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care.
Service users receiving a high-quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm.
Staff engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users.
Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others and role-modelled throughout the division for all managers.
The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users.

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

JOB PURPOSE

To record, account for and monitor all income received and issued, as well as maintaining petty cash and providing a cashiering service to the Secure Care Division.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Open and date stamp all post.
Receipt and record all income received by the Hospital such as staff canteen, postal receipts, vending machine and telephone income.
Receipt and record all money received for patients and inform Patients Cash toensure patient accounts are credited.
Ensure that all income is coded in accordance with the Manual of Accounts.
Maintain the petty cash float.
Prepare cash and documentation in respect of patient rehabilitation trips. Ensure the appropriate amount of cash is deposited in the Site Managers office in advance of the trip.
Ensure all requests for reimbursement are appropriately authorised by the Line Manager and the Financial Controller as agreed.
Examine the proof of identity before handing over any cash or documents. Note the identification on the appropriate departmental record.
Balance petty cash on a weekly basis and reimburse the float as required.
Complete transactions on behalf of patients at banks, building societies and the Post Office.
Ensure all patient passbooks are regularly updated for interest and outdated books for resident patients are passed to Patients Property, in Stores, for safekeeping.
Assist with and contribute towards the preparation of procedure notes for the section, the implementation of audit recommendations, and the development of the cash and income functions, whilst at all times maintaining the confidentiality and security of data.
Ensure that Standing Financial Instructions (SFI), Standing Orders, Financial Policy and Procedures are observed at all times.
Ensure that any anomalies are brought to the attention of Patients Cash and Benefits
Any other duties as directed by the Patients Cash and BenefitsSupervisor, commensurate with Grade.
On a regular basis collect cash and cash-up the on-site staff canteen and vending machines.
Provide management information for the Catering Manager on a monthly basis.
Maintain a record of all petty cash imprests issued throughout the hospital, including carrying out monthly check on the staff canteen floats.

OTHER

Not a budget holder but responsible for the petty cash float patient pass books and other documents, i.e., cheques and stamps.
To observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used whilst undertaking work duties, e.g., computer.
Maintain a log of secure stationery.
Frequent contact with all levels of internal staff, which would involve discussions of work, related issues.
Occasional contact with external agencies in order to discuss work related issues.
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