Finance Assistant (Belfast, Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in finance, located in Belfast, is seeking a Finance Assistant. This role is ideal for candidates with 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting. Responsibilities include managing vendor invoices, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting month-end activities. The organization offers a competitive salary, personalized benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personalized benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in finance, accounts payable, or accounting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence to work independently.
• Good proficiency with Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Review and record vendor invoices in line with company policies.
• Ensure accuracy across finance processes, including coding and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly vendor payments and process company credit card statements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Fiannce Assistant

Join a fantastic global company based in the heart of Belfast City Centre, known for its thriving, sociable culture and supportive team environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1-2 years' experience who's eager to take the next step in their career. You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values growth, collaboration and professional development- perfect for anyone looking to build a long-term future in finance.

What You'll Get

• A competitive salary and a personalised benefits package covering holidays, well-being, health, insurance and pension.
• A fast-paced environment where you can build new skills and grow your finance career.
• The chance to join an expanding finance team driven by recent company growth and acquisitions.

What You'll Do

As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting smooth financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and recording vendor invoices in line with company policies.
• Ensuring accuracy across finance processes, including coding, timely payments and reconciliations.
• Preparing weekly vendor payments and processing company credit card statements.
• Posting and reconciling daily bank transactions.
• Investigating and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end close activities, including accruals and variance analysis.
• Assisting with supplier account reconciliations and preparing information for auditors.
• Completing additional finance and accounting tasks as needed.

About You

You’ll be a great match if you bring:

• 2+ years' experience in finance, accounts payable or general accounting within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to work independently.
• Good proficiency with Excel and experience using accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills for working with vendors, auditors and internal teams.
• A degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field (preferred).

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy and Finance jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.