Job Title: Finance Technician

Salary: £16.97 per hour

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Lisburn HQ

Duration: 15-month project

Key Responsibilities

1. To assist the management and financial accountants with timely and accurate production of financial reports and financial information and reconciliations, through the provision of high quality administrative and technical support.
2. To assist as required in the preparation of internal and statutory returns to ensure compliance with legislation, financial instructions, scheme of delegation, policies, procedures and best practice.
3. To operate within the control framework in place within the department.
4. To assist with end of month and end of year accounts procedures to support the preparation of the financial and management accounts and other statutory returns.
5. To prepare operational reports and assist with the preparation of strategic reports that provide information to support decision-making.
6. To prepare and upload journals onto the finance system.
7. To maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
8. To provide ad-hoc financial management information as required including; extraction and calculation of figures and the creation of documents using software packages such as MS Excel or Access, etc.
9. To assist with non-current asset reconciliations, including matching of payments and liaising with relevant stakeholders for outstanding documentation.
10. To assist as required with information regarding Assembly questions and requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
11. To assist in the continual development of financial processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
12. To provide administrative support to the Finance Directorate, ensuring good record keeping and accurate data capture.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

1. Possess a HNC in a relevant subject or equivalent

And

Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a Finance environment to include:

1. a) Preparing and Processing journals and reconciliations
2. b) Working with a computerised accounts package.
3. c) Using advanced excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes.

Or

Possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs at ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ grades or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics).

And

Have a minimum of three years’ experience working in a Finance environment to include:

1. a) Preparing and Processing journals and reconciliations
2. b) Working with a computerised accounts package.
3. c) Using advanced excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes.
4. Can demonstrate:
5. a) Effective planning, organisation, prioritising skills and attention to detail and the ability to work individually or as a team member;
6. b) Effective communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to provide timely and accurate information;
7. c) A customer service orientation.
8. Competent in the use of Windows and other Microsoft applications

Desirable:

1. Fully qualified Accounting Technician, with membership of a recognised body (i.e. AAT / ATI)
2. Experience of working in the public sector.

To apply for this role please email your CV in strictest confidence to Daniel at Apple Recruitment by 12 noon on Wednesday 10th April 2024 and you will then be contacted to discuss the opportunity.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.