We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant  (AO grade) based in the Belfast Area. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: up until March 2024

Rate of pay: £11.99

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) but can avail of a flexible working hours scheme.

Hybrid working available.

(Staff required to work from the office for at least two days per month as part of the hybrid working arrangements – currently the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays of the month).

 Key Responsibilities:

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the work of the Finance Officer, Head of Corporate Services and, where appropriate, other staff across the department:

• Completing financial administrative tasks relating to orders, invoices, income, and the receipt and distribution of goods and services.
• Undertaking general office and administrative duties, as required.
• Assisting in the provision of secretariat support to the business area Audit & Risk Assurance Committee;
• Maintaining and replenishing office supplies.

Essential Criteria applicants must have:

• five GCSE/GCE passes (at A, B or C) with Maths and English.

( Proof of certs required ) We cannot pass your application without them

A  minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade C or above, or equivalent, which must include English Language and Maths.

At least two years relevant experience of finance and administrative duties, where relevant is defined as possessing experience in ALL of the following – 

o    Finance administration, including use of accountancy software.

o    General administration – e.g. dealing with telephone callers, incoming / outgoing post, filing, handling correspondence, keeping records, and updating registers.

o    Meeting administration – e.g. preparing / issuing papers, taking notes, booking rooms.

NB: In the absence of the specified educational qualifications listed at 1 above, have four years relevant experience of finance and administrative duties as outlined in 2(a) – 2(c) above.

3. Excellent IT skills in the use ofMS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.
4. Goodverbal and written communications skills.

• For additional criteria see attached personnel specification for the job role. Please send your CV via the link or to karen.cameron@therecruitmentco.uk or isaac.jones@therecruitmentco.uk