Senior Finance Assistant

Hayward Hawk; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring bank accounts, preparing VAT returns, and conducting due diligence. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and benefits such as a company pension and bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Company pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficient in relevant software and Microsoft Office applications.
• High standard of organisation and planning skills required.
• Fund administration experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for new clients.
• Ensure compliance with investment mandates and legal obligations.
• Communicate with clients and external professionals.
• Open and administer bank accounts accurately.
• Oversee handling of funds according to regulations.
• Process fund transfers timely and accurately.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

High organisation skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Hayward Hawk are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our financial services client for an Senior Finance Assistant on a full‑time, permanent basis. You'll have the opportunity to grow in your role, while playing an important part in our client's continued success. This is an in office role.

What you'll do:

• Monitor bank accounts regularly to verify successful transactions and liaise with banking partners to resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC as required.
• Conduct due diligence, including identity verification and risk assessments, for new clients in compliance with anti‑money laundering regulations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance of the fund and associated entities with investment mandates and legal obligations.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with clients and external professionals to support the effective management of the fund and its related entities.
• Open and administer bank accounts for the fund and associated companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the proper handling of funds in accordance with the fund’s governing documents and regulatory requirements.
• Process fund transfers in a timely manner—particularly for investments—ensuring alignment with contractual agreements.

What you'll need:

• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in relevant software and Microsoft Office applications, with particular expertise in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High standard of organisation and planning skills.
• Fund administration experience is preferable

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Bonus

Hear more?

Please apply to hear more or contact Emma Groves @ Hayward Hawk.

If this role isn't perfect for you, please reach out for a confidential conversation to explore other upcoming options.