Finance Assistant (part time

Finance Assistant

We are working with a client based in Portadown to recruit for a Finance Assistant to join their administration team. This is a permanent, part-time position offering flexible working hours of 2025 hours per week.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate financial records using Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual accounts.
• Reconciling bank accounts and investigating any discrepancies.
• Supporting the annual audit process by preparing documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Updating the Omega system, reconciling monthly standing orders, and assisting with the ongoing development and effective use of the system.
• Preparing quarterly Gift Aid submissions to HMRC using Omega.
• Processing payroll in accordance with HMRC regulations and company procedures.
• Receiving, checking, and matching invoices with delivery notes before processing for approval.
• Distributing bank statements to the relevant departments within the organisation.
• Maintaining accurate records of organisation treasurers and authorised bank account signatories.
• Assisting with statutory and regulatory returns and ensuring compliance with relevant deadlines.
• Managing utility contract renewal administration (excluding negotiations).
• Attending Finance Committee meetings as required (typically held during the evenings).
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

What you will need for the Finance Assistant role:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
• Strong finance and accounting knowledge with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills:
accounts assistant, bookkeeper, finance