Finance Officer (Staff Officer)

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A statutory body promoting human rights in Northern Ireland is seeking a Finance Officer. The role involves delivering comprehensive financial services and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial activities and a solid understanding of regulations. The position offers a pay band of £37,694-£38,990 per year and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, particularly men.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering a broad range of finance activities.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial services including accounts payable and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• Support in financial accounting and other areas of the Commission's work.

Job description

Overview

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is a statutory body with a wide range of functions relating to the promotion and protection of human rights.

Applications are invited for the following permanent, full-time post:

Position

Finance Officer (Staff Officer)

The grade of the post is currently equivalent to Northern Ireland Civil Service Staff Officer Grade, with a current pay band of £37,694-£38,990 per year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of finance activities, including efficient and effective financial services (accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and financial reports) and provide input into the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Support the Senior Finance, Personnel and Corporate Affairs Officer with financial accounting and ensuring that all relevant statutory and regulatory responsibilities are met and applied in accordance with guidance, regulations and accounting standards.
• Support the Director (Finance, Personnel and Corporate Affairs) in other areas of the Commission’s work, as the need arises.
• Support the Senior Policy and Research Officer and Director in other areas, including delivering human rights training and conducting statutory investigations.

Application details

For further details and to request an application pack (if not downloadable directly from this website) please contact our HR partner HeadsTogether Consulting Ltd.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm on Friday 14th November 2025.

Equal Opportunities

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is an equal opportunities employer and considers applications strictly on the basis of merit. Disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the post will be interviewed. The Commission wishes to particularly encourage applications from men who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.