Finance Project Specialist (Hybrid)

Catalyst; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Generous life assurance policy

Enhanced parental leave packages

Free open access to company organised

Free parking onsite

Free access to onsite gym

Job summary

Catalyst is a not-for-profit organisation based in Belfast, delivering science and technology innovation. We are seeking a Finance Assistant for project–focussed transactional finance support, including purchase invoices, project claims, and reconciliations.

The role offers hybrid working from our Innovation Centre in Belfast and reports to the Project Accountant. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in accounts or project support, experience with accounts payable/receivable, and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in an accounts, finance administration, or project support role.
• Experience of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, expenses or transaction processing.
• Experience using a finance system or other accounting software, with confidence entering and maintaining financial data.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures and handle confidential financial information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Gather, collate, and organise supporting documentation for project funding claims.
• Prepare draft claims and claim packs for review by the Project Accountant.
• Ensure expenditure is supported by appropriate invoices, timesheets, and funder procurement requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records and filing systems.
• Liaise with project teams to obtain required financial and supporting documentation.
• Monitor claim deadlines and assist in ensuring submissions are completed on time.
• Highlight any missing information or discrepancies to the Project Accountant.
• Process purchase invoices and assist with routine finance transactions.
• Support supplier statement reconciliations and other account reconciliations as required.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records within the accounting system.
• Provide support during month-end processes.
• Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues and suppliers
• Assist the Project Accountant with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team when required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Expense processing

Transaction processing

Finance admin

Excel

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Catalyst is a not-for-profit organisation based in Belfast, delivering science and technology innovation. We are seeking a Finance Assistant for project–focussed transactional finance support, including purchase invoices, project claims, and reconciliations.

The role offers hybrid working from our Innovation Centre in Belfast and reports to the Project Accountant. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in accounts or project support, experience with accounts payable/receivable, and