JD- Finance Admin Lisb PT Aug 25

South East Fermanagh Foundation; Lisnaskea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization based in Lisburn seeks a Project Financial Administrator to oversee financial management for the VSS – PULSE Project. The role requires budget management skills, experience with cloud accounting software, and payroll processes. Candidates should have part qualifications or relevant experience in financial support. The position offers generous annual leave, flexible working hours, and a Christmas bonus day.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Christmas bonus day

Hybrid and flexible working

Wellness programs

CPD support

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in professional accounting bodies or fully qualified accounting technician.
• 2 years’ experience in budget management, cloud accounting, and payroll processes.
• 5 years’ experience in similar areas if qualifications not met.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project’s finances including budgeting and reporting.
• Maintain cloud-based accounting software ensuring accurate data.
• Process payroll and adhere to financial procedures.
• Oversee data integrity and reconcile financial accounts.

Skills

Budget management

Cloud accounting software

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accounting technician

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

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Supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Job Title:

Positions: 1 x FT Position

Organisation:

South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF)

Location:

Lisburn based with some travel to work with the wider finance team

Hours:

37.5 hours

Reports to:

Finance Manager

Background

The PEACEPLUS Programme is a cross-border funding initiative aimed at promoting peace and stability in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Managed by SEUPB, it supports themes including Victims and Survivors, which is the focus of this role.

Purpose of the Role

The Project Financial Administrator will oversee financial management and administrative support for the VSS – PULSE Project, ensuring robust risk management, controls, and governance. They will serve as the main contact for financial and administrative guidance related to the project, working closely with VSS and SEUPB to meet project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project’s finances, including budgeting, cash flow, reporting, and claims.
• Maintain cloud-based accounting software, ensuring accurate data entry and transaction tracking.
• Support reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
• Process payroll accurately, ensuring compliance and maintaining records.
• Adhere to financial procedures, controls, and governance for public funds.
• Assist with month-end closure and produce management accounts.
• Oversee data integrity and reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Prepare returns for SEUPB and VSS, and liaise for claim submissions.
• Manage procurement in line with SEUPB rules, ensuring value for money.
• Support budgeting processes and expenditure reporting.
• Distribute payments timely and collate monitoring data.
• Provide finance and admin support across SEFF teams and respond to office management needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must demonstrate by the closing date:

• Part-qualified in one of the specified professional bodies or a fully qualified accounting technician.
• At least 2 years’ practical experience in budget management, cloud accounting software, payroll, month-end closure, audits, and cross-departmental finance support.
• Alternatively, 5 years’ experience in similar areas if qualifications are not met.

Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave and sick leave
• Christmas bonus day
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Flexible hours and wellness programs
• CPD support and team events