Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Belfast

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (Office Based)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on skills and experience)

About the Role

On behalf of our client, Apple Recruitment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join an established finance team within a growing and reputable organisation.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering stability, long-term career development and the chance to work within a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will support the Finance Team and Senior Management through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while helping to maintain strong financial control across the business.

Job Purpose

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for processing purchase and sales transactions, managing associated payments and receipts, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting credit control activities, and completing month-end cut-off procedures in line with departmental deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Purchase Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process purchase invoices and raise purchase orders
• Liaise with suppliers regarding queries and payments
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes
• Handle customer payment queries via telephone and email
• Allocate payments and receipts accurately to supplier and customer accounts
• Manage and support credit control activities
• Complete month-end cut-off processes in line with department deadlines
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation
• Undertake general finance and administrative duties as required

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• At least 2 years' experience in an administration and finance role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience working with MIS/ERP systems
• Strong numerical ability and high attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new finance systems and processes

Desirable Criteria

• Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified status
• Experience using Opera, Accura, or similar accounting systems

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a flexible and supportive approach

Right to Work in the UK

Please note, this employer cannot offer sponsorship. Only applicants with a permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

What's On Offer

• Full-time, permanent position Salary £24,000 - £30,000 (negotiable depending on skills and experience)
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop within a growing organisation

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to .

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you are seeking a new role, we would still welcome your enquiry.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.