Finance Officer/Analyst

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected company in Belfast is seeking a Finance Officer/Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This hybrid role involves managing purchase ledgers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial support for a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and numerical skills, with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for development

Engaging client exposure

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Effective communicator with attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledgers and ensure timely settlement of invoices.
• Reconcile bank and supplier accounts accurately.
• Maintain accurate audit trails and ensure compliance with FCA regulations.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Previous experience in finance or accounts

Tools

Finance systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Finance Officer/Analyst

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and highly respected company in Belfast, seeking to appoint a Finance Officer/Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team with a strong team culture, working within a hybrid environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration.

As a Finance Officer/Analyst, you will provide essential support to the finance function, working with a diverse and prestigious client base across the UK. You’ll utilise your strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills to deliver timely and accurate financial processes while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Hybrid working arrangement in Belfast
2. Great team culture within an established company
3. Opportunity to work with a diverse and high-profile client base

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Hybrid working model based in Belfast

• Supportive team culture with opportunities for development

• Engaging and varied client exposure

• A stable and established company with a strong reputation

The Role:

• Proactively manage purchase ledgers, addressing issues with insurers and staff

• Ensure timely settlement of purchase invoices in line with payment deadlines

• Maintain accurate audit trails of all postings and transactions

• Make and record payments in compliance with FCA regulations

• Manage company procedures, including staff expenses and company credit cards

• Identify and escalate anomalies in accounts with attention to detail

• Reconcile bank and supplier accounts accurately and on schedule

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, Client Directors, and Account Executives

• Maintain accurate and timely client records in bespoke systems

• Support the achievement of team and business objectives through excellent client service

• Keep up to date with relevant regulatory requirements and best practice through ongoing CPD

• Exhibit the highest standards of professional behaviour in a regulated environment

The Person:

• Strong administrative, organisational, and numerical skills

• Previous experience working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a regulated environment

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

• Effective communicator with colleagues at all levels

• Commercial awareness with a proactive and solution-focused approach

• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning

• Competent user of finance systems and Microsoft Office