At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee expenses, process claims, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Company: Join a leading organisation with a supportive Finance team in Hillsborough.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible part-time hours, 35 days annual leave, and subsidised private medical cover.
- Other info: Flexible working hours between 22.5 and 30 hours per week with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Take ownership of expense processes and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in finance administration, strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
Downey Osborne is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Expenses Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. Based in Hillsborough, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Finance team and take ownership of employee expenses processes across the business. Flexible working hours are available between 22.5 and 30 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Subsidised private medical cover
- Life assurance
- Contributory pension
- 35 days annual leave, including public holidays
- Flexible part-time working hours
About You:
You will have previous experience within an expenses, finance administration or similar role and will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and good numerical ability. You will also have:
- At least two years relevant experience
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of UK and Ireland VAT requirements
- The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication skills
- A full driving licence
- Experience within construction or using expense management systems such as SAP Concur would be advantageous.
About Your New Role:
You will support the effective management of employee expenses, ensuring claims are processed accurately, company policies are followed and all relevant VAT requirements are met. Responsibilities include:
- Review and process employee expense claims
- Check receipts and supporting documentation
- Ensure claims comply with company policy
- Review VAT treatment and maintain accurate records
- Reconcile company credit card statements
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Respond to employee expense queries
- Support employees using the expenses system
- Deliver training on the expenses system
- Support the wider Finance team
- Assist with additional duties as required
Never compromise on accuracy or attention to detail.
Expense Assistant employer: Downey Osborne Limited
At Downey Osborne, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and the potential for hybrid working arrangements, we ensure our employees are well-supported in their roles. Our commitment to team-building activities and process improvements creates a culture where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission in the infrastructure and energy sectors across Ireland and the UK.
