We're recruiting on behalf of a small government body in their search for a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation and play a key role in supporting service delivery through the efficient, accurate, and compliant administration of grant funding. The role: Ensure project expenditure is eligible, accurate, and aligned with approved budgets. Produce verification reports, flagging non-compliance and recommending recovery actions. Confirm project delivery aligns with grant conditions and Letters of Offer. Adapt verification scope based on project size and risk. Report irregularities with suggested improvements. Contribute to the evaluation of funding schemes and internal processes. Maintain secure financial records and support audit activities. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above), including Maths and English. Experience carrying out verification or audit of expenditure. OR Experience working in financial accounting. OR Experience conducting payroll processing. Experience reviewing financial processes and / or controls. What's in it for you?: Salary: £31-32k per annum. 37 days annual leave. Hybrid working. Flexible working opportunities. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or on email at m.hami. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: finance officer accounts technician Grants Officer assistant accountant public sector Grants Benefits: Work From Home 37 Days Holiday Hybrid working