Finance and Administrative Officer - Belfast, United Kingdom - Ashton Recruitment

Ashton Recruitment

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ashton Recruitment requires a Lead Finance and Admin Officer for our client based in Belfast

Position:
Lead Finance and Admin Officer

Location:
Belfast

Duration:
Temp-Perm

Rate of Pay:
£27,000-£32,000 (Depending on experience)

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours
The post holder will be based in Belfast.

However, due to the nature of this job, the post holder will be required to work at or travel to any place which the organisation requires, including other regions in order to attend meetings, events, training and so forth.

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This job description is not intended to be restrictive or definitive and will be modified to meet the requirements of the evolving needs of the services we provide. The responsibilities of the post will change in line with continuous improvements as the client aims to meet its vision, strategic planning and best response to the needs of clients accessing our services._

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

To provide financial oversight to the Management Board and Senior Management team in CRJI, supporting with the communication of organisation goals and operational plans to all levels of the organisation and helping drive decisions within the Senior Management team by providing sound financial advice.
Day-to-day duties will include the monthly financial analysis of operational results, facilitating the ongoing forecasting and annual budgeting process for their contracts, maintaining financial controls, ensuring corporate reporting is done on a timely basis alongside ad-hoc financial reviews, as well as regular financial performance review with operational teams at all levels.
To create fit for purpose financial systems for the organisation and ensure these are maintained and process all documentation related to financial matters.
To liaise with CEO and SMT so funders are provided with monitoring and financial reports, ensuring timely submissions and oversee and control the draw-down of funds
To maintain all accounting records including petty cash, bank reconciliations, cheques journal and purchase ledger relating.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate records - both paper and electronic

Essential Criteria:

Educated to a degree level in a relevant field.
Experience of working in a finance function.
Excellent numeracy and financial skills, with the ability to deliver best practice in financial management and produce accurate and timely financial information.
Reflective and analytical skills, with the ability to find, absorb and summarise complex information, often to tight deadlines.
Analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to anticipate problems and proactively suggest solutions.
Systematic attention to detail and accuracy.
Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Project related finance experience.
Ability to use financial systems.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer literacy, including the ability to use MS office.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of working in the voluntary sector.

Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business

INDBUS

Job Types:
Full-time, Temp to perm

Salary:
£27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits: