Finance Assistant - Part Time in Belfast

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation based in Belfast city centre as they seek to appoint an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a part-time finance position offering between 25 and 30 hours per week, alongside hybrid working and an attractive overall benefits package.

You will join a collaborative working environment where you will play an important role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the finance function.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support a broad range of transactional finance and accounting activities, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as customers and suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and processing sales invoices
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue accounts
• Responding to internal and external queries relating to invoices, payments and account reconciliations
• Processing and reconciling petty cash
• Completing regular cash reconciliations
• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns
• Processing reimbursements and maintaining associated financial records
• Processing and reconciling company credit card returns
• Maintaining accurate finance records and supporting documentation
• Assisting with internal and external audits
• Providing support and cover across the wider finance team
• Undertaking additional finance duties as required

This is a varied position that would suit someone who enjoys getting involved across the finance function and is confident managing their own workload and deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English and Maths
• At least 3 years' experience within either sales or purchase ledger, gained within a finance/accounts department
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Previous experience using a recognised accounting package such as Sage, SAP, Exchequer or a similar system
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• An Accounts Technician qualification, experience supporting internal or external audits, and previous exposure to VAT reporting would be particularly advantageous

What you'll get in return

• £26,715-£28,343 FTE
• 25-30 hours per week
• Belfast city centre
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days' annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, FTE equivalent
• Access to the NILGOSC pension scheme
• A varied finance role within a supportive team environment

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.