Job Description
Your new company
A respected not for profit organisation based in Belfast is seeking a Finance Officer to join its central support team. The organisation provides vital community services across the region and is committed to supporting individuals to live independently. With a strong focus on social impact, staff wellbeing, and organisational values, this organisation offers a rewarding and people focused working environment. Due to continued growth and internal development, an opportunity has arisen within the finance department for a driven Finance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, you will take ownership of a broad range of transactional finance duties while supporting month end and year end processes. You will also act as a key point of contact for internal teams and play an important role in ensuring accurate financial records and smooth day to day operations.Your responsibilities will include:Accounts Payable
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and following approval workflows
- Preparing supplier payment runs
- Sending supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
- Completing supplier account reconciliations
Accounts Receivable
- Creating and issuing customer invoices
- Ensuring timely and accurate billing for services provided
- Managing debt collection, issuing reminders and following up on outstanding balances
- Liaising with external stakeholders to ensure prompt payment
- Monitoring, allocating and reconciling customer receipts
- Producing and issuing customer statements
Finance Support
- Assisting with month end and year end journals and reconciliations
- Managing and reconciling direct debits
- Processing staff expense claims
- Posting cash expenditure from service teams
- Maintaining accurate financial files and records
- Responding to internal and external financial queries
- Providing cover for payroll and finance administration when required
- Supporting audit preparation and contributing to audit processes
- Assisting senior finance staff with financial reporting
Administration
- Acting as the main point of contact at central reception
- Handling incoming calls, post and general enquiries
- Ordering supplies for offices and service teams
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in a similar finance or transactional accounting role
- Strong knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Confident communication skills when dealing with internal teams and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- A professional, values driven approach to your work
A finance qualification (such as Accounting Technician) would be beneficial but is not essential with relevant experience.
What you'll get in return
You will join a supportive, mission driven organisation with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing. In return, you will receive:
- £28,000-£32,000 per annum
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
- 33 days annual leave, rising to 38 with each year of service
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Private health cover, including 24/7 GP access, diagnostics and physiotherapy
- Option to add family members to healthcare at discounted rates
- Opportunities for development and internal progression
- A positive, inclusive working culture where your contribution is valued
What you need to do now
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