Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Cashier Service)

Task Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for a Finance Assistant (Cashier Service) to join their Finance Team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance or administrative professional with strong financial reconciliation, IT and organisational skills to support the delivery of an efficient and effective cashier service.

Job Details

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Cashier Service)

Location: Belfast City Centre

Employment Type: Temporary

Target Start Date: 16 November 2026

End Date: 7 February 2027

Duration: 12 weeks

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £14.83 per hour

Main Purpose of Job

To be responsible to the Finance Officer (Cashier Service) for the delivery of a quality cashier service.

To assist with managing the Council's cash resources and bank accounts in line with the needs of user departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Officer (Cashier Service) with tasks relating to the management of the cashier service, including its bank accounts.

• Assist the Finance Officer (Cashier Service) with updating appropriate policies, regulations and legislation.

• Provide advice and guidance to user departments and suppliers regarding the cashier service.

• Liaise with the appropriate banks, under the direction of the Finance Officer (Cashier Service), regarding banking facilities and queries.

• Administer payroll deductions and ensure timely payment to recipients, including Inland Revenue, NILGOSC, Trade Unions and other relevant bodies.

• Process payments relating to Accounts Payable and Payroll transactions.

• Assist with the administration and preparation of statistical reports relating to the Cashier's Imprest Bank Account, Euro Bank Account and other bank accounts relevant to the cashier service.

• Assist the Finance Officer (Cashier Service) with maintaining, updating and monitoring a list of the Council's bank accounts.

• Assist with the Bankers' Automated Clearing System (BACS) on behalf of the Council by liaising with the sponsor, BACS and Digital Services regarding new developments.

• Assist with the implementation of best value and quality improvements.

• Make recommendations to the Finance Officer (Cashier Service) regarding the development and improvement of the service.

• Participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and support newly appointed staff, as appropriate.

• Comply with relevant human resource management policies and procedures, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures.

• Act in accordance with Council and departmental policies and procedures, including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and relevant legislation.

• Undertake duties in a manner that enhances and protects the reputation and public profile of the Council.

• Undertake any other relevant duties as may be required from time to time.

• Essential Criteria Experience

  Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of applications, demonstrate at least one year's relevant experience in each of the following three areas:

• Working in a financial environment and dealing with reconciliation of payments in a large public or private sector organisation.

• Using Microsoft Office IT applications and financial packages used for the processing of BACS payments.

• Working in a busy office environment as part of a team, using prioritisation skills to adhere to strict deadlines.

Applicants must provide personal and specific examples demonstrating how they meet each requirement.

Shortlisting Criteria

In addition to the essential experience requirements, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist applicants who, as at the closing date:

First Instance:

Can demonstrate at least two years' relevant experience in each of the three essential experience areas outlined above, providing personal and specific examples.

Second Instance:

Have at least five GCSEs at grades A-C, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.

Important Information

This job description has been prepared during a period of significant organisational change and may be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and organisation evolve.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability and may be asked to undertake additional duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role.

Closing Date; 5pm on 12 November 2026

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.