Your newpany
You will be joining a respected public sector organisation operating within the housing andmunity support landscape across Northern Ireland. The organisation plays a vital role in providing high‑quality homes and services and is currently progressing an ambitious programme of growth and modernisation. With a strongmitment to service excellence, sound financialernance, and long‑term sustainability, this organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supportsmunities across the region.
Your new role
As Senior Finance Officer, you will take responsibility for the organisation’s core financial operations while supporting the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls. This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to an experienced finance professional who enjoys ownership and accountability.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing day‑to‑day finance activities, including purchase ledger, nominal ledger, payroll administration, fixed asset updates, and banking tasks.
2. Preparing monthly journals, accruals, prepayments, and conducting balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate andpliant financial reporting.
3. Leading the full payroll cycle, including statutory submissions, pension updates, and annual returns.
4. Running supplier payments, bank reconciliations, investment reconciliations, and contributing to short‑term cashflow forecasting.
5. Developing and maintaining Excel‑based reporting tools and financial models to improve accuracy and efficiency.
6. Supporting contract and procurement processes by tracking expenditure and maintaining up‑to‑date registers.
7. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team to uphold strong financial controls and ensure regulatorypliance.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
8. AAT/IATI qualification or part‑qualification with a recognised CCAB body.
9. Experience producing accounts to trial balance level.
10. Strong background in core finance functions including payroll, reconciliations, payment processing, and month‑end reporting.
11. High level of ITpetency, especially in Excel, with the ability to develop models and streamline processes.
12. Experience using finance and payroll software systems.
Desirable:
13. Experience working within social housing, the public sector, or any regulated environment.
What you'll get in return
14. £34,434 – £39,862 salary
15. Generous annual leave entitlement plus 13 statutory holidays
16. Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times
17. 10% employer pension contribution
18. Free onsite parking
19. A stable, permanent role offering autonomy, progression, and the chance to contribute to a meaningful public sector service