Finance Officer
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Ballymena, County Antrim, UK
Summary: The Finance Officer role within a public sector organization in Ballymena involves supporting the financial operations of the organization, including managing accounts related to Charitable Trust Funds and Patient's Private Property. The position requires attention to detail and proficiency in financial systems, with a focus on maintaining financial integrity and supporting audits. The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining petty cash and catering department floats
- Processing patient travel expenses and liaising with external agencies
- Managing safe registers and controlled stationery
- Certifying remittance advice forms and processing manual cheque payments
- Handling receipts, payments, reconciliations, and credit card transactions
- Supporting financial reporting, audits, and year-end processes
- Assisting with system uploads, journals, and governance checks
- Providing financial analysis and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts environment
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (eg, Oracle or similar)
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to financial policies
Salary (Rate): £12.31 hourly
City: Ballymena
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Finance Officer - Public Sector - Ballymena - Imminent Start
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established public sector organisation based in Ballymena, known for delivering essential services across Northern Ireland. This organisation is committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in financial operations. You'll be part of a supportive finance team that values integrity, transparency, and professional development.
Your new role
As Finance Officer within the Financial Accounting Services team, you will support the day-to-day operations of financial accounts, including Charitable Trust Funds and Patient's Private Property. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining petty cash and catering department floats
- Processing patient travel expenses and liaising with external agencies
- Managing safe registers and controlled stationery
- Certifying remittance advice forms and processing manual cheque payments
- Handling receipts, payments, reconciliations, and credit card transactions
- Supporting financial reporting, audits, and year-end processes
- Assisting with system uploads, journals, and governance checks
- Providing financial analysis and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts environment
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (eg, Oracle or similar)
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to financial policies
What you'll get in return
- £12.31 per hour
- Paid weekly by Hays
- Choice of sites
- Flexi time working arrangements
- Opportunity to gain experience in a respected organisation
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training
- Paid Holidays
- Pension
- Free onsite parking
- Work in an established and experienced team
What you need to do now
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