Grants Auditor

Honeycomb; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-month contract

Mon-Fri workweek

Northern Ireland focus

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Honeycomb is supporting an established organisation in Northern Ireland to recruit a Grant Applications Auditor on a temporary 3‑month basis. The role involves reviewing grants, verifying documentation and ensuring criteria are met, with careful audit trails.

You will check financial information, liaise with applicants, and help process applications within agreed timescales, while upholding data protection and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, compliance, audit, or grant-related role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing grant applications and supporting documentation against relevant criteria and requirements.
• Checking financial information and supporting evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Identifying discrepancies, missing information or areas requiring clarification.
• Carrying out detailed checks to ensure applications meet funding requirements.
• Recording findings accurately and maintaining audit trails.
• Liaising with applicants and stakeholders to request additional information.
• Supporting assessment and processing of applications within timescales.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal databases and systems.
• Preparing information and reports as required.
• Working with colleagues to ensure applications are processed efficiently and consistently.
• Adhering to data protection requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Administrative experience

Compliance

Audit

Grant-related role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be working with an established organisation that provides funding and support to local community initiatives and capital projects across Northern Ireland.

The organisation plays an important role in supporting projects that deliver positive outcomes for local communities, helping organisations access funding to develop facilities, services and community-led initiatives.

We are currently recruiting for a Grant Applications Auditor to join the team on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month period.

The Role:

As Grant Applications Auditor, you will be responsible for reviewing and auditing grant applications, ensuring information and supporting documentation is accurate, complete and meets the required criteria.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing grant applications and supporting documentation against relevant criteria and requirements

• Checking financial information and supporting evidence for accuracy and completeness

• Identifying any discrepancies, missing information or areas requiring further clarification

• Carrying out detailed checks to ensure applications meet funding requirements

• Recording findings accurately and maintaining clear audit trails

• Liaising with applicants and relevant stakeholders to request additional information where required

• Supporting the assessment and processing of applications within agreed timescales

• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal databases and systems

• Preparing information and reports as required

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure applications are processed efficiently and consistently

• Adhering to organisational policies, procedures and data protection requirements

The Person:

Essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative, compliance, audit, or grant-related role

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and inaccuracies

• Experience reviewing information and supporting documentation against set criteria

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel

• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with grant applications or funding programmes

• Experience within the charity, community, public or voluntary sector

• Experience of financial checking, compliance or auditing

• Knowledge of community or capital funding programmes

Package & Benefits:

• Temporary role for an initial 3-month period
• Opportunity to work with an organisation supporting community projects across Northern Ireland
• Monday to Friday working
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to gain further experience within grant funding, compliance and community development

Disclaimer:

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.