HR & Finance Assistant

MCS Group; Newry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful local organisation in Newry is seeking an HR & Finance Assistant to support various HR and finance functions. This is a great opportunity for candidates eager to develop in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include managing employee lifecycle activities and assisting with payroll. The ideal candidate should have prior HR experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant qualification. The role offers a competitive salary of £25-30k, flexible working options, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Early finish Friday

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR assistant role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle activities including onboarding and performance tracking.
• Assist the finance team with payroll and expense processing.
• Liaise with sales teams to ensure activities are recorded.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised and proactive

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification or relevant HR/business-related degree

Job description

HR & Finance Assistant

Are you looking for an HR role full of variety and development opportunities?

Our client, a successful local organisation in the Engineering industry, are currently looking for a driven and organised HR & Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Role
As HR & Finance Assistant, you'll provide day-to-day support across a range of HR and office functions, with a focus on employee lifecycle, training, payroll and finance support. This is a great opportunity for a junior HR professional who is eager to grow in a varied and hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, performance and attendance, and perform continuous tracking and reporting
• Support Training and Health and Safety managers with coordination and delivery, and maintain accurate records
• Assist the finance team with payroll functions, expenses, and ledger processing
• Involvement with compliance, audit prep, and weekly management reporting
• Liaise with sales, teams to ensure all activities are recorded and actioned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Financial Controller

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an HR assistant role, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ideally holding a CIPD qualification or relevant HR/business-related degree

What's on offer?

• Salary: £25-30k
• Flexible working options
• Early finish Friday
• Progression opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or [e-mail].
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