Finance Assistant (Contract)

  • McKinty Associates
  • Holywood, County Down
  • Feb 18, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Finance Assistant (Contract)

Holywood (BT18)

McKinty Associates are pleased to be working with a leading Charity who have a requirement for a Finance Assistant to join their existing team. The post holder will assist with the finance and administration operations of the Charity offering finance support to all staff and co-workers.

Initially this will be a contract post with the potential for a permanent role.

Main duties will include:

Purchase Ledger

  • Processing for all invoices received (receive, code and distribute for approval when received).
  • Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment.
  • Ensure that expenditure is coded accurately to allow for proper recording and reporting of expenditure.
  • Process bi-monthly payment runs.
  • Dealing with all queries via email, phone etc.
  • Process all cash requests.
  • Ensure accurate accounting records and systems are maintained.
  • Ensure that all expenditures are incurred in line with financial authorisation procedures and that all invoices are posted in a timely fashion to the creditors' ledger.
  • Ensure all liabilities are settled within the appropriate timeframe.
  • Liaise with auditors when required.

Treasury Management

  • Process all payments.
  • Ensure that adequate financial records in relation to payments are maintained and reconciled on a regular basis.
  • Ensure that expenditure is coded accurately to allow for proper recording and reporting of expenditure for Standing Orders.

Other

  • Any other duties to aid the Management Accountant in their duties.

Essential eligibility criteria:

  • 5 GCSE including English and Maths (A-C Grades).
  • At least 6 months' experience working in an administration office setting.
  • Previous experience in the use of a computerised accounting system (Desirable)
  • Computer literate - including strong Microsoft Excel & Word skills.
  • Good numeracy skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and workload.
  • Keen eye for detail.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date - this is a guideline only.

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