Finance Offiicer

Finance Officer - Belfast - Hybrid Working - Permanent

Your new company
A respected not for profit organisation based in Belfast is seeking a Finance Officer to join its central support team. The organisation provides vital community services across the region and is committed to supporting individuals to live independently. With a strong focus on social impact, staff wellbeing, and organisational values, this organisation offers a rewarding and people focused working environment. Due to continued growth and internal development, an opportunity has arisen within the finance department for a driven Finance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, you will take ownership of a broad range of transactional finance duties while supporting month end and year end processes. You will also act as a key point of contact for internal teams and play an important role in ensuring accurate financial records and smooth day to day operations.Your responsibilities will include:Accounts Payable

Processing supplier invoices and credit notesMatching invoices to purchase orders and following approval workflowsPreparing supplier payment runsSending supplier statements and resolving invoice queriesCompleting supplier account reconciliationsAccounts ReceivableCreating and issuing customer invoicesEnsuring timely and accurate billing for services providedManaging debt collection, issuing reminders and following up on outstanding balancesLiaising with external stakeholders to ensure prompt paymentMonitoring, allocating and reconciling customer receiptsProducing and issuing customer statementsFinance SupportAssisting with month end and year end journals and reconciliationsManaging and reconciling direct debitsProcessing staff expense claimsPosting cash expenditure from service teamsMaintaining accurate financial files and recordsResponding to internal and external financial queriesProviding cover for payroll and finance administration when requiredSupporting audit preparation and contributing to audit processesAssisting senior finance staff with financial reportingAdministrationActing as the main point of contact at central receptionHandling incoming calls, post and general enquiriesOrdering supplies for offices and service teams

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:Experience in a similar finance or transactional accounting roleStrong knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger processesExcellent organisational skills and strong attention to detailConfident communication skills when dealing with internal teams and external partnersProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelAbility to work both independently and as part of a collaborative teamA professional, values driven approach to your workA finance qualification (such as Accounting Technician) would be beneficial but is not essential with relevant experience.
What you'll get in return
You will join a supportive, mission driven organisation with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing. In return, you will receive:
£28,000-£32,000 per annumHybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)33 days annual leave, rising to 38 with each year of service 6% employer pension contributionPrivate health cover, including 24/7 GP access, diagnostics and physiotherapyOption to add family members to healthcare at discounted ratesOpportunities for development and internal progressionA positive, inclusive working culture where your contribution is valued

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