Finance Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy finance team, taking responsibility for a range of accounts payable and receivable duties, end-to-end monthly payroll processing, and supporting management accounts and funder reporting.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple finance responsibilities while working to strict deadlines.

• Check, process and input supplier invoices and payments, liaising with internal departments and external suppliers where required.
• Prepare monthly aged creditor listings, reconcile supplier statements and manage payment runs.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with HR and employees regarding payroll queries and issue relevant payroll statements.
• Complete monthly payroll checks, reports and documentation.
• Process monthly payments to HMRC and manage related correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation of funder returns and respond to funding-related queries.
• Track incoming lodgements, maintain funding debtor records and support the wider accounts receivable function.
• Prepare lodgements relating to fundraising income.
• Assist with petty cash administration.
• Support internal audit processes when required.
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with general banking administration.
• Undertake occasional visits to operational sites.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and respond to general finance queries.
• Provide flexibility and support across the wider finance function when required.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of two years' experience working within a busy accounts or finance function.
• Hands-on payroll experience is essential. Applications without practical payroll experience cannot be considered.
• Practical experience using Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll, or equivalent accounting and payroll software.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• 35 days' annual leave per year, increasing with length of service.
• Paid sick leave.
• Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health cashback and rewards plan.
• Christmas savings club.
• Blue Light discount card.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, learning and career development.