Band 4 Finance Officer

First Choice Selection Services Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Officer to assist a public sector client in Ballymena. This full-time position involves maintaining budgetary control, preparing financial reports, and providing financial advice. Candidates should have 3 years of relevant finance experience or a Certificate for Accounting Technicians. The role offers an immediate start and is for a minimum of 3 months, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant finance experience OR Certificate for Accounting Technicians with 2 years relevant finance experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining effective systems of budgetary control.
• Prepare and input approved changes to the Trust Budgetary System.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and investigate budget variances.
• Create and maintain budget reports and structures for managers.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to budget managers.
• Conduct variance analysis and ad hoc investigations of budgets and expenditure.
• Process regular payroll and non-pay adjustments.
• Assist in identifying funding for vacancies and staffing changes.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Skills

Finance experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

Certificate for Accounting Technicians (ATI)

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a Finance Officer to work with our public sector client, based in Greenmount House, Ballymena. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, for a minimum of 3 months with an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining effective systems of budgetary control.
• Prepare and input approved changes to the Trust Budgetary System.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and investigate budget variances.
• Create and maintain budget reports and structures for managers.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to budget managers, including review meetings.
• Conduct variance analysis and ad hoc investigations of budgets and expenditure.
• Process regular payroll and non-pay adjustments.
• Assist in identifying funding for vacancies and staffing changes.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrate 3 years relevant finance experience OR Certificate for Accounting Technicians (ATI) or equivalent (QCF Level 4) with 2 years relevant finance experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Further Information

First Choice is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date: 11 December 2025.