Accounts Assistant (Belfast, Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Belfast is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its finance functions. This role presents an opportunity to engage in cashiering and transactional finance tasks within a collaborative environment. Join the team to contribute to financial operations while enjoying a supportive work culture and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working culture

Attractive employee benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance support or cashiering role.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in handling foreign currency transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Posting and printing cheques, maintaining accurate records.
• Managing daily bank reconciliations and treasury transactions.
• Administering client funds and setting up international payments.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Finance Administration

Proactive

Detail-focused

Strong Communication

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance Software Systems

Job description

Finance Assistant - Interviews Taking Place Now
Location: Belfast City Centre
Industry: Professional Services

VANRATH is delighted to be working alongside a well-established professional services firm in Belfast City Centre to recruit a Finance Assistant with a focus on cashiering and transactional finance duties. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic and collaborative finance function within a respected organisation, where you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of financial tasks.

What You'll Get

• A supportive and inclusive working culture

• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance

• Attractive employee benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities within a stable team

What You'll Do

As Finance Assistant, you'll support the Finance Manager in ensuring efficient handling of the firm's daily financial activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Posting and printing cheques as part of daily processing

• Maintaining accurate records across multiple bank accounts

• Managing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring treasury transactions

• Administering client funds, direct debits, and incoming payment processing

• Setting up currency payments internationally and liaising with banks as needed

• Co-authorising and processing payments within strict timeframes

• Responding to external queries and resolving issues promptly

• Handling transactions through the shared finance inbox

• Supporting colleagues to meet department deadlines and ensure smooth operations

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance support, cashiering, or accounts role

• Comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team

• Solid background in bookkeeping, finance administration, or similar

• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and finance software systems

• Proactive, detail-focused, and structured in your approach to tasks

• Strong communication and time-management skills

• Experience in handling foreign currency transactions is a plus

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 Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.

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