Finance Officer

Confidential; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) invites applications for a Finance Officer to support monthly controls, reporting and governance. The role reports to the Finance Manager and requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Based in Belfast with hybrid working and occasional travel to London, the post offers varied responsibilities, from processing journals and invoices to liaising with the sponsor department and

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance function is essential.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate across levels.
• Willingness to be assessed for CTC clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Put in place monthly controls to support high-quality financial reporting.
• Lead on transaction processing and act as finance contact for the shared services.
• Process monthly journals, purchase orders, receipts and invoices.
• Monitor and respond to queries in the Finance Team inbox.
• Liaise with sponsor department, HM Treasury, Internal Audit and NAO.
• Support year-end reporting and ensure audit requirements are met.
• Address audit recommendations and improve financial processes.
• Prepare ad-hoc costings, budgets and expenditure reports.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the post.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

AAT/IATI/CCAB qualification

Tools

Account NI

Job description

Finance Officer

About The Role

We are recruiting a Finance Officer to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) to deliver important workstreams that deliver on key objectives for the Commission. The role is a fast-paced and highly collaborative role, reporting to the Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be a driven, collaborative colleague, with good attention to detail, have experience of working to tight deadlines and will possess the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the ICRIR and various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the finance function by putting in place monthly controls to provide high-quality financial reporting and governance.
• Leading on transaction processing and being the finance contact for the Commission with the shared services provider.
• Processing monthly journals, purchase orders, receipts and invoices for payment.
• Monitoring and responding to queries in the Finance Team inbox
• Liaising with stakeholders including sponsor department (Northern Ireland Office), HM Treasury, Internal Audit and the National Audit Office.
• Supporting the year-end reporting, ensuring all audit requirements are met to enable the successful delivery of the year end accounts.
• Addressing audit recommendations and continuous improvement of financial processes and procedures.
• Prepare ad-hoc costings, budgetary and expenditure reports.
• Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate will be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the post, as allocated by management.

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. We are happy to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria Qualifications

1. Successful completion of all examinations of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or the Institute of Accounting Technicians of Ireland (IATI) or an equivalent qualification.

Or

2. CCAB or equivalent part qualified accountant.

Experience and Skills

• 1 years' experience working in a finance function.
• Experience of a using computerised financial system.
• Proficient in using excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR code of Conduct
• Willingness and ability to be assessed against the requirements for CTC clearance, if not already cleared.
• Applicants must meet the nationality requirements for this role. Details of the nationality requirements can be found in the FAQs below.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of the Account NI finance system
• Public sector finance experience

Salary Range: £31,000 - £34,692

Location Belfast

Our main operational base is in Belfast, with an operational site in London. Staff are split across both the London and Belfast Offices; therefore, you may be required to travel to London as well as maintain regular attendance in the office. You may also work from your home address, in line with the Commission's approach on hybrid working and with the agreement of your line manager.

Working Pattern Full time, part time and flexible working.

Contract Type This role is offered on a full-time permanent contract.

Security Level Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for, and ability to obtain, CTC clearance, if not already cleared.

Closing Date Monday 14th September .59pm

Interview Date Early October 2026

About Us

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been established to recover information about Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injuries to families, victims, and survivors and to promote reconciliation.

We are building a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us across all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver.

The Commission is based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit.

The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Commissioner for Investigations, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We value diversity in our workforce as it enhances our ability to serve the communities of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.

ICRIR's Code of Conduct

• Integrity
• Impartiality
• Openness
• Accountability
• Respect