Finance Assistant

REED Specialist Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Belfast for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash activities, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates should have 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, plus finance office experience. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance office for at least 1 year.
• GCSE qualifications including English and Mathematics.
• Ability to work unsupervised and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cash book activities and manage incoming payments.
• Administer petty cash including handling reimbursements.
• Participate in financial audits and conduct reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Finance Assistant

Accounts Administrator

Finance Administrator

Education

5 GCSE's / O levels at Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Access, Outlook)

Job description

Finance Assistant (12-month FTC) - Belfast

£23,809 + per annum | Full-time | Fixed-Term Contract | Excellent Benefits

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnered with a fantastic organisation in Belfast in the appointment of a Finance Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term basis.

The successful Finance Assistant will play a key role in maintaining precise and current records of the organisation's income. Your work will be vital in ensuring all revenue sources are accurately tracked and reconciled in accordance with internal financial procedures and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily cash book activities and manage incoming payments.
• Administer petty cash, including handling reimbursements and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare and deposit funds into designated bank accounts.
• Create and input journal entries into our financial systems.
• Participate in financial audits and conduct petty cash reviews at various locations.
• Process direct debit and card transactions, ensuring correct allocation within our finance platform.
• Generate reports and carry out financial analysis as needed.
• Communicate regularly with site managers, staff, banking institutions, and other external stakeholders.
• Assist in reviewing, updating, and implementing financial policies and procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• 5 GCSE's /O levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Mathematics
• 1 years' experience working in a finance office
• Experience of Microsoft Suite including Word, Access and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and within tight deadlines

For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.

Skills:

• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Administrator
• Finance Administrator