Senior Finance Officer

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their finance team. The role involves preparing financial reports, supporting treasury management, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Ideal candidates will be qualified or part-qualified accountants with at least 3 years of experience. The position offers flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

£39,000+ starting salary

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Flexible working options

Excellent career development and training opportunities

Supportive finance team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a finance environment.
• Strong technical skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support treasury reporting, including loan and investment records.
• Contribute to grant claims, financial returns, and audit processes.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel

Proactive and adaptable

Ability to explain financial information clearly

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)

Educated to degree level in a finance or business-related discipline

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation as a Senior Finance Officer supporting the delivery of robust financial information, treasury management, and business insight.

What’s in it for you?

• £39,000+ starting salary
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Flexible working options (Hybrid working)
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment

About the organisation

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Finance Officer to join a respected not-for-profit housing and care provider committed to delivering high-quality services and supporting local communities. The finance team plays a key role in ensuring sound financial management, value for money, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

The Senior Finance Officer will support the Treasury and Analysis Manager to produce accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information, helping guide decision-making across the organisation.

About you

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent) or educated to degree level in a finance or business-related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a finance environment
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel and experience with financial systems
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to work

What you\'ll do

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Support treasury reporting, including loan and investment records
• Contribute to grant claims, financial returns, and audit processes
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements
• Maintain and review financial systems, ensuring data integrity and process efficiency
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support key decision-making
• Promote best practice in governance, data protection, and compliance
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused finance service

For further information on this role, or any other Accountancy & Finance opportunities in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Dan Morgan for a confidential conversation.

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