Finance Assistant

Hunter Savage; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation in Ballymena is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to manage financial operations. The ideal candidate will have transactional finance experience and strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and finance software. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000–£32,000, along with career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel and finance software.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing client, office, and deposit bank accounts.
• Reconciliation of bank statements across multiple accounts.
• End-to-end handling of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

MS Excel

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

We are hiring for our client, a highly reputable organisation based in Ballymena, who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance function on a full-time, permanent basis. This role would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment and is keen to take ownership of their workload.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Excellent salary – £30,000–£32,000
2. Well-established and respected employer
3. Long-term, permanent opportunity with growth potential

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing:

As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day and long-term financial operations. Your main duties will include:

• Managing client, office, and deposit bank accounts, including close monitoring and supervision
• Reconciliation of bank statements across multiple accounts on a regular basis
• End-to-end handling of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Processing BACs payments, cheques, bank lodgements and direct customer payments (via phone and electronically)
• Recording and maintaining financial data — ensuring finance records are up to date and accurately reflected on internal systems
• Checking, posting, and coding of bills and invoices, ensuring they align with internal procedures
• Supporting the preparation of cashflow forecasts, KPIs, and financial reports (daily, monthly and at year-end)
• Assisting with year-end accounts and audit preparation to ensure compliance and accuracy

The Person:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Assistant job will have:

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role (essential)
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel and finance software (Sage, QuickBooks or similar)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
• AAT qualification or working towards (desirable but not essential)

The Reward:

• Competitive salary: £30,000–£32,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Based in Ballymena with onsite parking
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday–Friday

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Finance Assistant job, please contact Hollie Wilson-O’Neill. Visit our website for a full list of Finance and Business Support roles.