Senior Finance Officer TLNT1_NI

Job Title:Senior Finance Officer Salary:£33,649.03 Job Location:Based in Belfast Working Hours:F/T 35 hours per week Duration:Permanent Disability Action is a dynamic and thriving charity committed to improving the livesofindividualswithdisabilitiesacrossNorthernIreland.Weprovideawide range of services and support to empower people with disabilities, in employment, education, advocacy and more. Ensuring they can live independently and participate fully in society. TheSeniorFinanceOfficerwillsupportthedeliveryofaneffectiveandefficient financefunction,contributingtofinancialreporting,budgetmonitoring,financial planning and operational finance activities. The postholder will act as the primary finance contact for designated service areas within the organisation, initially supporting two significant operational areas.Workingcloselywithmanagersandbudgetholders,therolewillprovide financial information, guidance and challenge to support effective decision-making and budget management. As part of a small charity finance team, the postholder will be expected to work flexibly across a range of finance activities to ensure continuity of service while maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with charity, funder and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Management, Reporting and Business Partnering Actastheprimaryfinancecontactfordesignatedserviceareas,building effective relationships with managers and budget holders to support financial planning, decision-making and the effective use of resources. Supportthepreparationofmanagementaccounts,budgets,forecastsand cashflow projections, providing timely financial information and analysis. Monitorfinancialperformance,reviewvariances,identifyfinancialrisks and opportunities, and support managers in delivering services within agreed budgets. Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations,supportingmonth-endandyear-endprocessesand reporting deadlines. Assistinthepreparationoffinancialreportsandmanagementinformation for senior management, Board Committees, Trustees and funders as required. Supportthefinancialmanagementofrestrictedandunrestrictedfunds, grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, charity accounting standards and organisational policies. Financial Operations and Team Support PrepareandsubmitVATreturnsandmaintainsupportingdocumentation. Performregularbankreconciliationsandinvestigateoutstanding reconciling items. Monitorcashbalancesandsupportcashflowmanagementactivities. Provideflexiblesupportacrosstransactionprocessingactivities,including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll reconciliations and financial record maintenance, as required to meet team capacity and operational needs. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and excellent customer service. Financial Control and Compliance Supportthemaintenanceofeffectivefinancialcontrolsandprocedures. Ensurecompliancewithorganisationalpoliciesandfinancialregulations. Supportcompliancewithcharityaccountingrequirements,theCharities SORP and relevant legislation. Assistwithinternalandexternalauditrequirements,includingthe preparation of schedules and supporting documentation. Identifyopportunitiestoimprovefinancialprocesses,controlsand systems. General Responsibilities Upholdandpromotetheorganisation'svalues,missionandstrategic objectives. Complywithallorganisationalpoliciesandprocedures,includingHealth and Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Data Protection and Safeguarding requirements. Participateintraining,supervisionandprofessionaldevelopmentactivities. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as reasonably required by the Head of Finance. Essential Criteria AAT/ATIQualified,AccountingTechnicianqualificationorequivalent relevant experience. At least 2 years experience in a financial role within public, voluntary, or private sector Experience of financial processing, reconciliations, ledger management, budgetmonitoringandfinancialreportingalongwithexperiencesupporting audits or compliance processes. StrongexperienceusingfinancialsystemsandadvancedMicrosoftExcel skills Excellentattentiontodetailandaccuracy Abilitytoworkindependentlyandmanagetasksefficiently. Abilitytoexplainfinancialinformationtonon-financestakeholders. KnowledgeandunderstandingofDataProtectionlegislationandGDPR, and ability to apply these when handling confidential participant information. Desirable Requirements Experienceworkingwithinthecharity,voluntaryornot-for-profitsector. Experienceofgrantfundingandrestrictedfundaccounting. Experiencesupportingexternalauditprocesses. What we can offer you: Enhanced Maternity packages HybridWorking DeathinServicepackage Cashplan In-housecounsellingservices Commitmenttodiversity,inclusion,andemployeewell-being 27dayspaidholidaysperyearand11bankholidays (Basedonafull-time role) Opportunitiesforgrowthinbusinessdevelopment,projectimplementation, training and development and personal development plans Additional Information Disability Action is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing opportunities for all. We offer salary packages that are reflective of experience and aligned with industry standards, alongside a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. As a progressive charity, we provide our employeeswithopportunitiestodeveloptheirskillsandgainexperienceacross a wide range of areas in a secure and thriving workplace. We are a Responsible Body for Access NI. A disclosure check will be undertaken; however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role. How to Apply:Send your CV withJob title and your name in the Subject line. Closes:Friday 18thSeptember

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