Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator - Public Sector - Lisburn

Your new company
This well-established not-for-profit organisation is committed to supporting individuals impacted by conflict and trauma across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain. With a strong reputation for delivering community-led, trauma-informed services, the organisation is now expanding its finance team as part of a major cross-border initiative funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven team making a real difference in people's lives.
Your new role
You will play a pivotal role in the financial management and administration of a multi-year, cross-border health and wellbeing project. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing project budgets, managing claims and reporting to funders, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with public sector procurement and financial governance standards.You will also support the wider finance team with month-end processes, reconciliations, and management accounts, while acting as a key liaison point for internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time role based in Lisburn, with occasional travel to collaborate with finance colleagues across the region.
What you'll need to succeed

Part-qualified status with a recognised professional accounting body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA) or be a fully qualified Accounting Technician.

At least 2 years' experience in:

Budget management and variance analysis

Using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero)

Payroll processing and compliance

Month-end closure and management accounts preparation

Supporting audits and working with non-financial teams

Developing and implementing financial procedures

OR If you do not meet the qualification criteria, you must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in all of the above areas.Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of
£36,124 per annum

Generous annual leave and paid sick leave

A bonus leave day at Christmas

Hybrid and flexible working options

Flexible office hours

A comprehensive staff wellness framework

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Financial support for CPD and training

A positive and inclusive workplace culture with regular team-building events

What 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.
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