Finance Officer, Belfast

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Job description

Staffline Recruitment are currently seeking a Finance Officer on a temporary ongoing basis on behalf of their client, a charity based in Belfast.

Salary: £27,925 per annum

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working in place

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Corporate Services and assistance in the effective management and administration of Finance within the charity.

Main Responsibilities:

To maintain financial information and systems in preparation of management accounts and budgets.
To assist with the preparation of monthly payroll/pensions and to respond to any enquiries in relation to this
To ensure that any legal or HMRC changes in statutory rates are adhered to
To ensure that all orders are authorised and assigned to correct budget category and department apportionment
To ensure that all invoices are processed for payment by due dates
To manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
To assist the Head of Finance & Corporate Services in preparing the monthly accounts and annual statutory financial accounts
To ensure timely counting, budget coding and lodgement of all monies
To ensure that all petty cash procedures and records are maintained
To ensure timely and accurate entry of all financial information posted onto the system
To respond to queries from staff or external bodies
To prepare cheque payments, ensuring that all expenditure has been properly incurred, that adequate documentation is in place and that payments are sent out in a timely manner
To assist the Head of Finance & Corporate Services with aged debtors and credit control monitoring
To reconcile supplier statements on a regular basis ensuring that any discrepancies are investigated and resolved

Essential Criteria:

Foundation level qualification in a recognised Accountancy Body (e.g. ICAI/ ICAEW/ ICAS/ ACCA/CIMA/ CIPFA), Full IATI/AAT qualification, or 5 years' recent experience in a financial role if you do not possess relevant qualification.
A minimum of three years' work experience in a financial role.
Budget management to include assisting in the management and monitoring of budgets
Preparation of management accounts
At least two years' experience in Sage 200
Proven experience of purchase ledger and sales ledger management
Experience of Sage payroll software

Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be considered. BELSL