Finance Officer

A leading public sector employer based in Newtownards is recruiting a Finance Officer to join their team on an initial temporary contract. Are you interested in this? If so, please apply for more information.

Salary/ Benefits

In order to attract the very best talent on the market, a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

• Starting salary of £28,400
• Initial 12 month contract
• Hybrid working
• Comfortable working environment
• Immediate start

A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

The Ideal Person

A university degree or equivalent and 2 years of suitable relevant financial experience.

OR

AAT/HND qualified and 2 years of suitable relevant financial experience.

OR

Part Qualified up to intermediate stage with one of the CCAB recognised bodies and 1 year of suitable relevant experience.

OR

Three years of suitable relevant finance experience.

AND

Competent with MS Excel, ability to manipulate large volumes of data and analyse data.

Confident with accounting principles - accruals, prepayments, etc.

Ideally, experience in management accounts, investigating variances.

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day functions within the Finance Directorate.

• Assisting with completion of month-end accounts.
• Assist with the annual budget setting process within agreed guidelines and timetables, and help ensure that they reflect the financial strategy and income profile.
• Assist in developing the use of financial systems, reporting and enquiry tools, and working methods to advance the quality and efficiency of Financial Management information.
• Support the Finance Manager in the early identification of threats to the financial stability of the organisation by highlighting risks within the directorate and agreeing rectification measures to ensure breakeven is achieved.
• Updating and maintaining financial records.
• Other duties as required.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.