Higher Finance Officer - Ballymena or Antrim
Support the day-to-day operations of the Financial Accounts team in a Finance Officer role based in Ballymena or Antrim. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in cash handling, accounts management, and financial administration within Health and Social Care.
About the role:
- £13.57 per hour
- Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)
- 37 hours a week
- Duration: Immediate start up until 31st March 2026
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 18th November at 10am - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Assists with the establishment, development and maintenance of an efficient and effective system of budgetary control.
- Responsible for the preparation and input of approved changes to the Trust Budgetary System.
- Assists with the preparation of Financial Management reports by Directorate on the Trust Financial position, including investigating variances.
- Creation and maintenance of budget reports and structures for managers.
- Provision of management information advice and training to budget managers. Liaison in the form of planned meetings for financial review, feedback and development.
- Carry out variance analysis and ad hoc investigations of budget/expenditure as requested by budget managers.
- Responsible for the completion and upkeep of regular payroll and non-pay expenditure adjustments.
- Assist in the identification of funding in relation to vacancies and Organisation Management changes including preparing staffing establishments.
- Undertake any other duties, within the Band as may be required.
What you'll need for this role:
- Demonstrate 3 years relevant* finance experience.
- OR Certificate for Accounting Technicians (ATI) or equivalent (QCF Level 4) with 2 years relevant* finance experience.
- Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of structure and function of the Trust
- Knowledge and understanding of the key finance issues within Health and Social Care.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.