Senior Finance Officer (Charity, Belfast)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Finance Officer in Belfast to manage finance operations and contribute to meaningful projects in the charity sector. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in finance, relevant qualifications, and strong communication skills. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

4% employer pension contribution

Flexible working environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance role.
• Confident working with accounting software.
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations including budgeting and payroll.
• Oversee ledgers, banking, and procurement responsibilities.
• Support strategic financial decisions and operational efficiency.

Skills

Finance qualification or relevant experience

Experience with purchase and sales ledgers

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Education

Relevant finance qualification (IATI, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Officer (Belfast)

Are you ready to take on a rewarding opportunity where your skills can truly make a difference? This is an immediate start role within the third sector, offering the chance to contribute to meaningful work that directly supports positive change in the lives of others. As part of a values-driven organisation, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of services that make a real impact in the community.

What You'll Get

• A permanent and stable finance role with meaningful responsibility.
• Generous holiday entitlement with annual increase based on service.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working environment with the hybrid arrangements.
• Development opportunities including supervision, training and team leadership.
• Immediate start available

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day finance operations including budgeting, payroll liaison, and cashflow monitoring.
• Work closely with an outsourced finance partner to ensure accurate payroll and management accounts.
• Oversee all ledgers, banking, procurement, and compliance with internal controls and funder requirements.
• Manage restricted/unrestricted funds, prepare reports for funders, and support funding applications.
• Supervise and support finance memebers
• Ensure all financial policies, procedures, and audits are up to date and compliant.
• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic financial decisions and operational efficiency.
• Participate in wider organisational activities including training, team development, and governance reporting.

About You

• You have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance role and hold a relevant finance qualification
• (or 4+ years of relevant finance experience without a qualification).
• IATI, ACCA,CIMA
• Strong experience with purchase and sales ledgers.
• Confident working with accounting software
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to liaise across teams.
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence. LinkedIn Chanel Gillen