Finance Administrator- Cash Allocations (Belfast, Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Belfast is seeking a Finance Administrator to join their team. This role focuses on cash allocations and bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial processes in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible start and finish times

Competitive benefits package

Inclusive and supportive working culture

Opportunities for progression

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in finance administration or accounts support.
• Strong background in cash allocations and reconciliations.
• Experience handling foreign currency or international payments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Allocate incoming payments accurately to client accounts.
• Manage daily bank reconciliations and monitor treasury activity.
• Support internal teams with financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Cash allocations

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP or finance systems

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a respected professional services firm in Belfast City Centre to recruit a Finance Administrator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a dynamic and supportive team, with a particular focus on cash allocations and transactional finance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of financial operations in a business known for its stability, collaborative culture, and long-term development opportunities.

What You'll Get

• Hybrid working
• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive benefits package
• Inclusive and supportive working culture
• Opportunities for progression within a stable finance team
• Excellent company benefits

What You'll Do

As Finance Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the finance team across a range of transactional activities, with a particular focus on cash allocations and bank reconciliations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Allocating incoming payments accurately to client accounts
• Posting and printing cheques as part of the daily finance process
• Maintaining accurate records across multiple bank accounts
• Managing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring treasury activity
• Processing direct debits and handling internal fund transfers
• Setting up and tracking international and multi-currency payments
• Liaising with banks and resolving payment issues promptly
• Monitoring and actioning the shared finance inbox
• Supporting internal teams with financial reporting and compliance
• Ensuring all financial tasks are completed to deadline and audit standards

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in finance administration, accounts support, or a similar role
• Strong background in cash allocations and reconciliations
• Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial records
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with ERP or finance systems preferred
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused attitude
• Experience handling foreign currency or international payments 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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