Assistant Finance Officer

Confidential; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hays are recruiting on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation based in Belfast. An experienced Assistant Finance Officer is sought for a part-time, hybrid role, delivering finance and admin support to ensure robust financial systems and reporting.

The role covers journal processing, month-end activities and reconciliations, with opportunity to contribute to year-end work in a public sector setting. Pro-rata salary reflects part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician Qualification is preferred.
• Experience preparing and maintaining nominal ledgers, including journal processing.
• Experience completing complex reconciliations and contributing to month-end reporting processes.
• Experience using a financial accounting system (Account NI desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the finance function in accordance with established financial procedures and controls.
• Processing ad hoc payments and financial transactions.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including journal postings and preparation of management accounting information.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing financial reports and analysis as required.
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts, reconciliations and associated financial documentation.
• Assisting with procurement administration, maintaining records and supporting tendering activities.
• Providing information and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Journal postings

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Financial controls

Education

Accounting Technician Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Account NI

Job description

Your new company

Hays are recruiting on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation based in Belfast. Due to ongoing organisational requirements, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Finance Officer to join the team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking flexible working arrangements within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Your new role

You will provide vital support across a range of finance and administrative functions, helping to ensure the effective operation of financial systems, controls and reporting processes.

Key responsibilities will include

• Supporting the finance function in accordance with established financial procedures and controls.
• Processing ad hoc payments and financial transactions.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including journal postings and preparation of management accounting information.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing financial reports and analysis as required.
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts, reconciliations and associated financial documentation.
• Assisting with procurement administration, maintaining records and supporting tendering activities.
• Providing information and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Accounting Technician Qualification is preferred.
• Experience preparing and maintaining nominal ledgers, including journal processing.
• Experience completing complex reconciliations and contributing to month-end reporting processes.
• Experience using a financial accounting system (Account NI desirable)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary equivalent to £33,542 - £34,231 (pro rata).
• Part-time working arrangements of 14.8 hours per week across two days.
• Hybrid working model with a combination of office-based and remote working.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected public sector organisation.
• Temporary contract until May 2027