Finance Officer

Finance Officer | Permanent | Hybrid 1 day WFH

SALARY: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum

EMPLOYMENT: Permanent, full-time (office based with potential for one-day working from home)

My client is a leading non-profit organisation based in Belfast. They are currently seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Finance Officer will be part of a finance team supporting the Head of Finance in the efficient and effective delivery of strong financial management within the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete project grant claims, ensuring eligibility and accuracy of the information provided to the funding bodies.
• Ensure all claims are authorised in accordance with the organisation’s policies and funders’ requirements.
• Maintain a filing system of supporting claim documentation.
• Complete financial reports for various funding bodies.
• Complete and reconcile funding drawdowns.
• Liaise with funding bodies and prepare for and engage in the audit of project finances and verification visits.
• Reconcile grant claims to the Sage accounting package.
• Maintain project budgets and liaise with Project Managers.
• Financial Management
• Assist in the maintenance of the Sage 200 accounting package to ensure the integrity of the system and the accurate and timely provision of financial information.
• Support with the processing of sales and supplier invoices, including credit control.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the provision of monthly management accounts.
• Process on-line bank payments.

What you’ll need to succeed!

• 5 GCSE’s to include English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years working in a finance role with at least 1 year of experience working at a similar level.
• Experience of maintaining budgets.
• Experience of producing financial reports, such as income and expenditure.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with external organisations.

For more information, including package details, please contact Lizzy Lyons at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.