About Threshold At Threshold we are passionate and champion inclusivity. As such, we advocate for and empower people to reach their full potential, regardless of their illness or disability. Thresholds mission is to inspire and enable the people we support to live full and independent lives within their communities. We are recognised as a leading provider of specialist therapeutic services for adults and older people, with a strongly embedded psychological approach in our mental health services. We provide care and support for adults through supported living, care and peripatetic support services in peoples homes. Due to an exciting period of growth, we are recruiting for a number of business critical roles in order to support our leadership and operational teams throughout Northern Ireland. Our Valuesare central to all of our work and help us to work effectively together. Empathy: We listen, understand, and support each unique journey with compassion. Passion: We are passionate about our work. Innovation: We embrace creativity and changes to improve. Integrity: We uphold transparency and trust in all we do. Collaboration: We work together to build inclusive communities. Location: Belfast (Skainos Centre) - However, there may be some travel required within Northern Ireland to fulfil the duties associated with the post. Hybrid Options Available Hours of Work:37.5 hours per working week. Reporting To: Head of Finance Benefits: Pension 4.0% (currently under review). Westfield Health (Level 2): Private Health Care provided by Threshold which gives permanent and fixed term employees access to 24/7 GP services, medical diagnostics, medical treatment and physiotherapy. Please note that an employee can add a family member or friend for an additional cost. Annual Leave Entitlement: You will have 26 days of annual leave per year. Additionally, you will also have 12 customary holidays, normally bank holidays per calendar year. Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay: Applicable to eligible staff. Purpose of Finance Assistant This is a critical role within the finance and central team of the organisation. The role includes a range of administration and financial tasks to ensure that all income and expenditure is captured on our accounting system and reconciled. This is a key role which supports the Assistant Accountant, Head of Finance and Director of Finance. You will also be required to support our services teams with ordering supplies and handling general queries. Main Responsibilities: Accounts Payable Duties include: Posting of purchase ledger invoices/credits including matching with purchase orders and following approval steps Preparing and processing supplier payments. Sending supplier statements Query resolution, identify and resolve discrepancies. Supplier account reconciliations Accounts Receivable Duties include: Managing the invoicing process, from creation to distribution. Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, reflecting services provided. Sending reminders for overdue payments and communicating with customers regarding outstanding balances. Efficiently monitoring and collecting and reconciling customer payments. Regularly reviewing accounts to identify and address late or missing payments. Sending customer statements Other Finance Duties include: Posting journals required by Assistant Accountant/Head of Finance Bank Reconciliation Supporting the Assistant Accountant with monthly reconciliation process Posting the returns from our services cash card expenditure Checking, posting and processing staff expenses Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial files and records using spreadsheets and accounting software Entry of payroll to external provider Contribute to both the internal and external audit process General Administrative Duties include: Acting as the Central offices front of house Dealing with incoming calls and queries Ordering supplies for offices and services Dealing with incoming post Managing the diary for the training room Essential Criteria: Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a similar role in the Finance Department including experience of: Processing Purchase Ledger invoices. Working on computerising accounting system. Intermediate level of competence using Microsoft Excel. GCSEs Mathematics and English Grade C or above (or equivalent). Desirable Criteria: Experience with Xero Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any assistance and or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the selection process, due to a disability, please contact, Ryan Greer, People & Culture Manager via e-mail atin the first instance. Please note that you may be asked to provide documentary evidence to support your request for an adjustment during the selection process. If you wish to receive an application form in an accessible format, please advised us of your requirements as promptly as possible, allowing for the fact that the close date for receipt of applications, remains the same for all applicants. Equal Opportunities Statement: Threshold is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependents, religion or political opinion. Closing Date: The closing date for receipt of completed CVs and accompanying personal statement on how you satisfy the essential criteria is to be submitted by5.00pm onSunday 05 January 2024. Please note that CVs and accompanying personal statement will not be accepted after the closing date or time. It is the responsibility of each individual candidate to ensure that their CV and accompanying personal statement has reached by Threshold by the specified closing date and time. Interviews: The scheduled interview date for this role is Tuesday 09 January 2024. Please note that Threshold reserve the right to interview candidates early, dependent upon applicant response and calibre. We would strongly recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible.