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.
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.
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.
• 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
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Feb 2025