Senior Finance Officer - Belfast - Permanent

Your new company
Hays are working with a leading charity who strive to provide innovative, professional and high quality support services to those individuals with complex needs, dementia, learning disabilities and mental illness.
Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing various financial processes and ensuring the smooth operation of the finance department. Your key responsibilities will include:•Managing cash book processing, including preparation and recording of payments from multiple bank accounts and overseeing monthly bank reconciliations.
•Handling purchase ledger and supplier payments, along with reconciliations.
•Managing the general ledger, including fixed assets.
•Assisting the Finance Manager in preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
•Preparing weekly cash flow forecasts and actual monthly cash flow reports.
•Managing month-end processes, including closing ledgers.
•Supervising the purchase/general ledger staff team.
•Conducting ad hoc analysis and generating financial reports as required.
•Assisting in the training of finance staff and providing finance training for non-financial managers.
What you'll need to succeed
•A minimum of 5 GCSEs/O levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
•An IATI, part-qualified accountant, or equivalent professional/financial qualification, along with at least 2 years of experience in a finance environment.
•Experience within a finance setting
•Alternatively, 5 years of proven experience within the purchase ledger function, including journal preparation, relevant reconciliations, and management of the purchase ledger function.
•Ability to work unsupervised and within tight deadlines.
•Strong organisational skills and numeracy.
•Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
•Willingness to assist in other areas of the finance department as needed.
•Experience liaising with external bodies and internal staff at all levels.
What you'll get in return
•£24,000 – £30,500
•24/7 counselling services
•Comprehensive health care packages
•Cycle to work scheme
•Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
•A supportive and inclusive work environment.
•The chance to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a reputable organisation.
What you need to do now

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