Job Description
Finance Assistant - Interviews Taking Place Now
Location: Belfast City Centre
Industry: Professional Services
VANRATH is delighted to be working alongside a well-established professional services firm in Belfast City Centre to recruit a Finance Assistant with a focus on cashiering and transactional finance duties. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic and collaborative finance function within a respected organisation, where you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of financial tasks.
What You'll Get
1. A supportive and inclusive working culture
2. Hybrid working model to support work-life balance
3. Attractive employee benefits package
4. Clear progression opportunities within a stable team
What You'll Do
As Finance Assistant, you'll support the Finance Manager in ensuring efficient handling of the firm's daily financial activities. Your responsibilities will include:
5. Posting and printing cheques as part of daily processing
6. Maintaining accurate records across multiple bank accounts
7. Managing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring treasury transactions
8. Administering client funds, direct debits, and incoming payment processing
9. Setting up currency payments internationally and liaising with banks as needed
10. Co-authorising and processing payments within strict timeframes
11. Responding to external queries and resolving issues promptly
12. Handling transactions through the shared finance inbox
13. Supporting colleagues to meet department deadlines and ensure smooth operations
About You
14. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance support, cashiering, or accounts role
15. Comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team
16. Solid background in bookkeeping, finance administration, or similar
17. Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and finance software systems
18. Proactive, detail-focused, and structured in your approach to tasks
19. Strong communication and time-management skills
20. Experience in handling foreign currency transactions is a plus