Finance Officer (Part Time - 28 hours per week)

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join their team in Belfast. This part-time role involves processing payroll, managing invoices, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant financial qualification and experience in computerized accounting systems. You'll be responsible for maintaining the purchase order system and providing payroll assistance to staff. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications

• Relevant financial qualification with 2 years' experience or 5 years in finance.
• Experience in payroll processing and maintaining nominal ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll ensuring timely payments and compliance.
• Maintain purchase order system and handle supplier queries.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Systems

Education

AAT or IATI Qualification

5 years Finance Experience

Tools

SAGE 50 Payroll

Microsoft Office

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Finance Officer (Part Time - 28 hours per week), Belfast

Client: Ashton Recruitment

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

380722ca2592

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Ashton Recruitment requires a Finance Officer for our client based in Belfast.

Position: Finance Officer (Part Time)
Location: Belfast
Duration: Temporary - Permanent
Rate of Pay: £15.05
Hours of Work: 28 hours per week (3 days)

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Process monthly payroll, ensuring salaries and allowances are paid on time with relevant deductions (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, childcare vouchers, pension schemes) properly accounted for.
• Ensure payroll HMRC requirements are met on time (RTI, auto-enrolment, year-end submissions, P11d's).
• Provide payroll assistance to staff as required (e.g., previous payslips, maternity leave calculations, pension options).
• Post invoices for purchase ledger, ensuring all invoices are correctly authorized and recorded.
• Maintain the Purchase Order System.
• Code and input invoices onto the purchase ledger.
• Prepare regular supplier payment runs with proper documentation.
• Handle individual cheque/credit card/petty cash requisitions within requested time limits.
• Resolve supplier queries.
• Process staff and volunteer expenses.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, mobile bills).
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations as needed.
• Process monthly accruals.
• Manage the organization-wide petty cash system, including top-ups, reconciliation, and audits.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant financial qualification (e.g., AAT, IATI, part-qualified) with at least 2 years' experience in a similar role and experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Or a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar finance role with experience in computerized accounting systems.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining a nominal ledger.
• Experience with general ledger activities, including journal preparation.
• Experience in control accounts and reconciliation.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Ability to manipulate data to produce meaningful insights.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, databases, and internet applications.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with SAGE 50 Payroll software.
• Experience working with organizations with multiple funding streams.

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business.