Finance Assistant Advisory

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm is looking for a Finance Assistant to support M&A, corporate finance, and insolvency projects. This role is ideal for a motivated individual early in their career, providing full training in financial analysis, professional communication, and corporate transactions. Responsibilities include market research, preparing analytical materials, and general administrative support. The position offers flexible hours and exposure to a dynamic advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions with good attention to detail.
• Confidence using online tools, databases, or digital platforms.
• Exposure to office environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and financial research.
• Prepare analysis and presentation materials for projects.
• Assist administration of restructuring and insolvency cases.
• Maintain project files and databases.
• Draft documents and reports.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Attention to detail

Basic numeracy

Clear written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Interest in business and finance

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Experience with document production

Basic understanding of financial statements

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

GARMA ADVISORY LIMITED

The Finance Assistant will support our team across M&A, corporate finance, restructuring, and insolvency projects by carrying out research, preparing financial and market analysis, assisting with marketing materials and transaction documents, helping maintain project files and databases, and providing administrative support on live assignments. The role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, with full training provided in financial analysis, professional communication, and the fundamentals of corporate transactions and insolvency, offering strong exposure to a fast‑paced advisory environment and valuable transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting market and financial research.
• Helping prepare analysis and presentation materials for M&A and corporate finance projects.
• Assisting with the administration of restructuring and insolvency cases.
• Maintaining project files and databases.
• Drafting documents and reports.
• Providing general administrative and organisational support to ensure smooth delivery of client assignments across the firm’s advisory areas.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a professional environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.>
• Basic numeracy and comfort working with simple data or spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stay organised and manage tasks with guidance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to shared goals.
• Interest in business and finance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document production, research and admin tasks.
• Basic understanding of financial statements or business concepts.
• Confidence using online tools, databases, or digital platforms.
• Any previous exposure to office environments.

Further Information

JobStart Opportunity – Working Hours Information:
Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.
Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.
Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.
The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.