Finance Assistant (Permanent - Public Sector)

Posted 20 October 2025
Salary £26449 - £28094 per annum
LocationHolywood
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy & Finance
ReferenceJSG797_1760974269

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant who is keen to take the next step in your career?

Salary/ Benefits

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

  • Competitive salary £26-28K
  • Immediate start
  • Supportive working environment
  • Hybrid working

Client

VANRATH are delighted to be working with an established Public Sector Organisation in Holywood who are recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their team. The role will play an integral support role within the Finance and Governance Department and across the organisation. The role will assist in a range of activities to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the organisation's finance and governance affairs are achieved.

Interviewing immediately.

The Ideal Person

  • A minimum of 2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English or equivalent and at least 6 months' experience in an administrative role within a fast-paced, public-facing environment; or 2 years' relevant administrative experience.

Responsibilities

  • Accounts Payable duties in preparation of weekly supplier payment runs
  • Allocate purchase orders and goods receipts to supplier invoices
  • Process invoice and Direct Debit payments to domestic and international suppliers
  • Ensure all accounts payable activities and transactions comply with all financial processes and procedures
  • Assist with audit process when required

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.

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