Your new company You will be joining a growing not-for-profit organisation based in Belfast City Centre that delivers supportive, community-focused services aimed at creating positive outcomes for individuals facing significant life challenges. The organisation operates several social-impact enterprises and is dedicated to providing training, development and structured employment opportunities for people preparing to rebuild their lives. They are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where staff play a key role in strengthening operational effectiveness and organisational development. Your new role As the Finance & HR Officer, you will provide essential financial administration and HR support across the organisation's core services and social-enterprise operations. You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, maintain accurate bookkeeping using QuickBooks (or similar packages), prepare payroll information, liaise with external accounting partners, and produce regular financial reports to support strategic decision- will oversee key HR administration processes, including onboarding, maintaining employee records on a cloud-based HR system, managing attendance and leave, and supporting governance-related compliance. The role also involves managing contracts for outsourced services and supporting colleagues across the organisation through effective administrative processes. What you'll need to succeed Finance-related training or equivalent professional qualification Experience in bookkeeping, financial administration and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero or QuickBooks) Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, payroll processes and budget management Proven experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced setting Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Ability to prioritise workload, maintain accurate records, and work independently to improve systems Strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset and a professional, adaptable approach Desirable: experience in charity finance, donor/funder reporting, HR administration or supporting audit processes. What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £28,000 pro rata Permanent position with 25 hours per week Belfast City Centre location with flexible / hybrid working options Opportunity to work within a mission-driven organisation making a meaningful social impact Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to organisational improvement Varied and rewarding role with scope to develop your finance and HR skill set 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Finance Officer Accounts Assistant Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Benefits: £28 000