Finance Officer

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected public sector regulatory body in Belfast as a Finance Officer. You will manage financial operations, maintain ledgers, and support budgeting while contributing to a meaningful mission. This role offers a competitive salary, public sector benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and public sector benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Experience with cost-effective purchasing and financial reconciliations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including purchase orders, invoicing, and payroll.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and prepare quarterly cash projections.
• Support budgeting and year-end financial reporting processes.

Skills

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Financial reconciliations

Cost-effective purchasing

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Job description

Your new company
You will be joining a respected public sector regulatory body based in Belfast, dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of professional practice. This organisation plays a vital role in safeguarding public safety and maintaining professional accountability. With a strong governance structure and a commitment to operational excellence, it offers a collaborative and purpose-driven working environment.
Your new role
As Finance Officer, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, including managing purchase orders, invoicing, payroll, and reconciliations. You will maintain accurate ledgers, prepare quarterly cash projections, and support the budgeting and year-end financial reporting processes. You'll also contribute to procurement decisions, prepare business cases, and assist with internal and external audit queries. This is a varied role that offers exposure to both financial and operational aspects of the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role
Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare concise reports
Experience in cost-effective purchasing and financial reconciliations
Desirable: Accounting Technician qualification and Power BI experience
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and public sector benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission
Supportive team culture and professional development opportunities

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