Finance Support Officer

The Finance Support Officer reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for supporting the effective operation of the organisation’s finance function, ensuring compliance with government financial policies, financial regulations and audit standards.

• Honours Degree (minimum 2.2 or equivalent in any discipline)
• ATI First Year Examination (Level 4 Certificate for Accounting Technicians) achieved with merit or better (or equivalent)
• ATI Second Year Examination (Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians) achieved with pass or better (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year’s practical experience in a role within a finance function, including exposure to core financial processes (e.g. accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations or financial reporting).

The salary for the post is in the range £33,542 to £34,231. Starting salary will be £33,542 with progression in the salary range determined by performance in the post and subject to the review process agreed by the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Candidates should be aware that, if successful, they would be required to be vetted to CTC level. Prior to the final offer of employment, you must successfully complete the vetting process. Vetting is completed by UKSV who provide a recommendation to us.

Please note that from 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. To learn more, please visit the National Security Vetting website .