Finance Assistant (Public Sector)

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a large public body to recruit a Finance Assistant. The role includes accounting, payment processing, and reconciliation tasks along with opportunities for hybrid working. Candidates should possess a finance-related qualification and experience in a similar environment. The position offers an attractive salary between £28,000 and £35,000 per annum, along with generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Opportunity for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Finance/Accounting environment is essential.
• Third level qualification in Business/Finance.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries in Oracle and support month-end/year-end reconciliations.
• Manage domestic and international payment types ensuring compliance.
• Monitor and reconcile credit card receipts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Third level HNC/HND/Degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with this large public body in their search for a Finance Assistant.

The role:

• Accounting & Reporting: Prepare and review journal entries in Oracle and support month-end/year-end reconciliations and audit documentation using Excel and other tools.
• Payment Processing: Manage and authorize a variety of domestic and international payment types, ensuring compliance with policies and timely execution.
• Reconciliation & Issue Resolution: Monitor and reconcile credit card receipts, daily bank transactions, and resolve discrepancies through cross-department collaboration.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners (e.g., banks, payment providers) to maintain smooth operations and resolve contract or service issues.
• Fraud Prevention: Safeguard against payment fraud by tightly controlling changes to supplier banking details within financial systems.
• Cash Management: Optimize returns through effective cash pooling and investment of balances in accordance with policy.
• System & Process Improvement: Continuously develop Oracle cash management expertise and contribute to innovative, efficient financial solutions across the business.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Experience of working in a Finance/Accounting environment
• Third level HNC/HND/Degree (or equivalent) Business/Finance related qualification.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Oracle Financials

What's in it for you?:

• Salary: £28-35k per annum.
• Generous annual leave.
• Hybrid working.
• The opportunity to gain experience working in a position at the forefront of a public sector.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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