Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Officer - Staff Officer Grade • Northern Ireland

Company: HAYS

Northern Ireland

Finance Officer - Staff Officer Grade - Belfast - Public Sector – Temp – Hybrid/Flexi Your new company You will be joining a respected public sector organisation responsible for supporting the delivery of fair and effective employment relations across Northern Ireland. The organisation plays a key role in promoting good practice, providing statutory services, and ensuring effective governance. Due to ongoing demand, they are seeking a Finance Officer to strengthen their finance and governance function. A reserve list will also be created for future positions. Your new role Analyse financial data and manage in‑year budgets, including monthly profiling, monitoring variances and producing management accounts.Coordinate and deliver month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring accurate consolidated accounts and monthly accounts for internal bodies.Oversee payroll processing and supervise finance support staff across payroll, ledgers and other core financial functions.Support internal and external audits, maintain financial procedures and ensure compliance with governance standards.Contribute to procurement activities, pension returns and the maintenance of key financial registers.Provide financial reports, support senior management, and assist with improvements to financial systems, processes and service delivery.What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you must meet one of the following qualification routes:Academic Route:AAT Professional Diploma OR ATI Diploma for Accounting Technicians OR An equivalent CCAB/CIMA‑recognised accounting/finance qualificationPLUS at least 3 years’ relevant experienceORNon‑Academic Route:At least 5 years’ relevant experienceYour experience must include:Supervising staff within a finance environmentPreparing monthly management accountsBudget managementAnd experience in at least two of the following:Payroll processing & HMRC online returnsWorking with internal and external auditorsProcurement (ideally in public sector)You will also need strong communication skills, excellent Excel capability, confidence with accounting principles, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.What you'll get in return You will join a supportive, well‑structured public sector organisation offering:Competitive public sector salary & allowanceExcellent work‑life balanceHybrid working opportunitiesCivil service‑aligned flexi‑time frameworkGenerous leave entitlementStrong training, development and progression opportunitiesPotential permanencyWhat you need to do now 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. # 4772365