Finance Officer- Maternity Contract

Finance Officer – Exclusive Opportunity * Downpatrick * £15.25 per hour * Up to 33 hours per week- Temporary Maternity Cover * Office Based Nominate Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a well-respected charity dedicated to creating opportunities, building confidence, and empowering adults with learning disabilities to live full, independent, and meaningful lives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where your finance skills will directly contribute to making a positive difference in people's lives. The Role As Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial administration and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained. Your responsibilities will include: ✔ Maintaining accurate financial records to support invoicing for service user transport, maintenance and utility costs. ✔ Maintaining and updating the client financial database. ✔ Liaising with Service Managers to ensure Service User Financial Agreements are accurate and up to date. ✔ Working with the Department for Communities regarding service user benefits and savings thresholds. ✔ Supporting the organisation in its role as Corporate Appointee by assisting with applications for social security, pension and housing benefits. ✔ Assisting with general finance administration, filing, invoice processing and document archiving. ✔ Completing regular banking duties, including lodgements and withdrawals on behalf of the organisation and service users. ✔ Supporting day-to-day finance operations and maintaining accurate financial records. What We're Looking For ✅ A Level 3 qualification (A Level, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or a Business-related discipline. ✅ At least 1 year's experience in a finance or accounts role involving financial record keeping and computerised finance systems. ✅ Experience using SAGE 50 Accounts, including invoice processing, journal entries and bank reconciliations. ✅ Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. ✅ A compassionate, professional approach and a desire to work within the charity sector. This role would also suit a recent Finance, Accounting or Business graduate who has completed a relevant placement year and is looking to begin their career within a rewarding organisation