Finance Assistant - Part Time in Newtownabbey

Finance Assistant - Part Time Location: Belfast City Centre Salary: £26,715 - £28,343 per annum (Pro Rata) Hours: 25-30 hours per week Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Belfast City Centre for a Finance Assistant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a background in sales or purchase ledger to join a busy finance department, providing day-to-day financial and administrative support. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of financial processes, maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider finance function. Key Responsibilities Preparing and processing sales invoices. Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue accounts. Responding to and resolving internal and external queries relating to invoices, payments and account reconciliations. Processing and reconciling petty cash. Managing weekly cash takings and reconciliations. Preparing quarterly VAT returns. Processing customer voucher reimbursements and maintaining accurate records and reconciliations. Processing and reconciling company credit card statements. Collating information for the organisation's Gift and Hospitality Register. Assisting with internal and external audits. Providing cover and support to other members of the finance team when required. Undertaking additional finance-related duties to support the wider department. Essential Criteria Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English and Maths. At least three years' experience working within a finance or accounts department, specifically in sales or purchase ledger. Proven experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience using financial software packages such as Sage, SAP, Exchequer or similar. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong literacy and numeracy skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines in a busy environment. Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required. Desirable Criteria Accounts Technician qualification. Experience supporting internal and external audit processes. Previous experience preparing and submitting VAT returns. Benefits Competitive salary of £26,715 - £28,343 (FTE equivalent). 25 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays (FTE equivalent). NILGOSC pension scheme. Hybrid working opportunities. City centre office location. Interested? If you have at least three years' experience in a finance or accounts role and are looking for a part-time opportunity within an established organisation, contact Sean Reffell at Vanrath. Benefits: Hybrid Working TPBN1_NI