Finance Assistant (Contract)

Finance Assistant (Contract)

Holywood (BT18)

McKinty Associates are pleased to be working with a leading Charity who have a requirement for a Finance Assistant to join their existing team. The post holder will assist with the finance and administration operations of the Charity offering finance support to all staff and co-workers.

Initially this will be a contract post with the potential for a permanent role.

Main duties will include:

Purchase Ledger

• Processing for all invoices received (receive, code and distribute for approval when received).
• Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment.
• Ensure that expenditure is coded accurately to allow for proper recording and reporting of expenditure.
• Process bi-monthly payment runs.
• Dealing with all queries via email, phone etc.
• Process all cash requests.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and systems are maintained.
• Ensure that all expenditures are incurred in line with financial authorisation procedures and that all invoices are posted in a timely fashion to the creditors' ledger.
• Ensure all liabilities are settled within the appropriate timeframe.
• Liaise with auditors when required.

Treasury Management

• Process all payments.
• Ensure that adequate financial records in relation to payments are maintained and reconciled on a regular basis.
• Ensure that expenditure is coded accurately to allow for proper recording and reporting of expenditure for Standing Orders.

Other

• Any other duties to aid the Management Accountant in their duties.

Essential eligibility criteria:

• 5 GCSE including English and Maths (A-C Grades).
• At least 6 months' experience working in an administration office setting.

• Previous experience in the use of a computerised accounting system (Desirable)
• Computer literate - including strong Microsoft Excel & Word skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workload.
• Keen eye for detail.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date - this is a guideline only.

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