Finance Officer

Leafair Community Association LTD; Londonderry; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization in Londonderry is seeking a Finance Officer for the FORWARD Project. This role involves overseeing a 2.7 million Euro initiative, ensuring financial compliance, managing budgets, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree in Accounting or Business Administration, along with a minimum of 2 years experience in financial management. Flexibility in work hours is required, and a driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in financial management.
• Full Clean Drivers licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Financial management of the FORWARD project, including budgeting and project reporting.
• Assist with managing cloud based accounting software.
• Ensure adherence to financial procedures and controls.
• Preparation of quarterly returns to SEUPB.

Skills

Financial management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical review

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Qualified Accounting Technician

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

The FORWARD Project Focus on Reconciliation, Working to Achieve Real Dialogue, funded by PEACEPLUS, is seeking a highly skilled Finance Officer to oversee the financial management of this 2.7 million Euro initiative. The Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance across the project, managing budgets and expenditure, and preparing financial reports for SEUPB and the Project Steering Committee. This role requires a detail oriented professional with experience in financial reporting, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.The Finance Officer will serve as the central point for advice and guidance to the project on all financial matters pertinent to the projectManagement of all FORWARD funded procurement to ensure adherence to SEUPB procurement rules, and provision of advice, direction and guidance on the key principles of public sector procurement, ensuring value for money is embedded within the organisation.You will support the annual budgeting process, liaising with FORWARD budget holders to report on actual, forecast and budget expenditure and ensure the timely distribution of payments to Partners and corporate suppliers in line with PEACEPLUS Programme policies and procedures.Oversee the everall Financial Management of the FORWARD Project including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, reporting, invoice processing, payroll, and assisting project partners with their financial reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Financial management of the FORWARD project, including budgeting, cash flow management, project reporting and claim submission.
• Assist with managing and maintaining cloud based accounting software, ensuring accurate data entry and tracking of financial transactions.
• Ensure the appropriate financial procedures, controls and structures are adhered to for the safe, effective, efficient and economic management of public funds.
• Assist with organisational month end closure to include production of monthly management accounts for the FORWARD project, including analytical review and variance analysis.
• Preparation of quarterly returns to SEUPB, assisting all Project Partners in their reporting processes.
• Liaison with SEUPB and external controllers to submit all claims for verification within required timescales.
• Prepare and collate monthly data and monitoring as per requirements of SEUPB and LCA Ltd.
• Provide wider finance and admin support to colleagues across FORWARD Partners.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.OR, A Fully Qualified Accounting Technician.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in financial management.
• Full Clean Drivers licence and access to own car.

Application Information

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Vacancy ID 1749908 Job ref. FPFO Job Sector Accountancy and Finance Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry / Londonderry, Leafair Salary £33,024 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 10/12/2025 Closing date 09/01/2026 Worktime Flexible to include occasional evening work.

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