Finance Assistant

Inclusion IQ LTD; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in their sector is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to support their finance team in Belfast. This role covers both Accounts Payable and Receivable, offering a unique opportunity to drive efficiency in financial processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and provide exceptional support while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Competitive Salary

Flexible start times

Casual dress Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of financial administration experience including both Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with positive customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling invoices and managing customer and supplier records.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and generating financial reports.
• Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

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Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable)

Belfast

Our client is a well-established and leading provider within their sector, operating across the UK and Ireland. With decades of industry experience, they manage a substantial portfolio of assets, playing a significant role in their market. Their success is driven by a commitment to innovation and exceptional customer service, ensuring their partners' businesses thrive. As a dynamic and growing organisation, they pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where accuracy, efficiency, and professional development are at their core.

This is an excellent chance to develop your skills within a reputable and growing business that values open communication, flexibility, and employee well-being.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our client's finance team in Belfast. This is a crucial blended role, offering a unique opportunity to contribute across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, playing a vital part in their day-to-day operations.

This position is ideal for someone with strong financial administration experience who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. If you're a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, confident in picking up the phone and engaging with people.

Your responsibilities will include:

Reconciling invoices and effectively chasing unapproved invoices.

Maintaining and updating customer and supplier records in their Microsoft Dynamics system.

Processing customer credits and supplier invoices with a high degree of accuracy.

Assisting with month-end tasks, including closing the purchase ledger.

Generating financial reports and supporting document management.

Providing general data entry and administrative assistance across the finance function.

• Communication & Relationship Building:

  • Responding to customer and supplier queries via phone and email in a professional and helpful manner.

  • Confidently handling inbound finance-related calls, offering solutions and support.

  • Monitoring shared finance inboxes, ensuring timely responses and proactive follow-up.

  • Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Team Collaboration & Process Improvement:

  • Supporting the wider finance team (Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable) with routine and ad-hoc administrative tasks.

  • Assisting with payment allocations and contributing to smooth transactional processes.

  • Actively contributing to improvements in administrative processes and internal communication.

The Person

Minimum 1 year of financial administration experience (encompassing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties).

Comfortable and capable of handling phone and email communication in a professional setting, with a knack for positive customer interaction.

Familiarity with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics is a significant advantage.

Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and record-keeping.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a positive, proactive attitude.

The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a dynamic office environment.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

A collaborative team player with an organised approach and a willingness to support colleagues across functions.

Why this role?

Monday to Friday during standard office hours

They embrace a relaxed and non-micro-managed environment

Enjoy casual dress Fridays

Flexibility matters: They are happy to accommodate flexible start times to support personal commitments, such as school drop-offs.

Their open-door policy with senior management ensures your voice is heard.

Competitive Salary (details discussed upon application)

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a supportive and growing business.