Finance Officer - Public Sector - Ballymena - Hybrid Your new company You will be joining a large public sector organisation that plays a vital role in delivering essential services to communities across Northern Ireland. This organisation is committed to excellence, transparency, and collaboration, ensuring that financial management supports the delivery of high-quality services. Working within a professional and supportive environment, you will contribute to a team that values integrity and continuous improvement. Your new role As a Finance Officer (Higher Level), you will work within the Financial Support Services team, initially focusing on the Payments section. Your responsibilities will include managing monthly payments for service users, overseeing compliance with financial agreements, and maintaining accurate records. You will act as the key point of contact for queries, prepare reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end processes. Additional duties include issuing financial communications, assisting with audits, producing management reports, and supervising staff where required. This role offers variety and the chance to contribute to process improvements and service delivery. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a finance or payments role Strong knowledge of financial processes, reconciliations, and compliance Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Experience in public sector finance or similar environment is desirable What you'll get in return £26,000 - £29,000 per annum Paid weekly by Hays Flexi time working arrangements to support work-life balance Opportunity of permanency Opportunity to gain experience in a respected organisation Supportive team environment with ongoing training Paid Holidays Pension Free onsite parking Work in an established and experienced team What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4759312