Finance Administrator

Ashton Recruitment require a Finance Administrator for our client based in Belfast.

Position: Finance Administrator
Location: Belfast
Duration: Temporary – Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Originally established over 20 years ago, the organisation was founded by the University of Ulster. It provides interpreting, translation and language tuition services to businesses across Northern Ireland, covering all major world languages.

Duties will include:

• Managing the upload, processing and verification of financial documents through the company’s online portal

• Liaising with interpreters to collect, confirm and process timesheets within set deadlines

• Assisting with the preparation of financial records including invoices, purchase orders and payment files

• Responding to queries relating to payments, documentation and account status

• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records in line with company procedures

• General office administration including filing, data entry and document management

• Updating and maintaining internal databases to ensure all financial information is up to date and accurate

• Any other duties as may be required by the Business Manager or CEO to support the finance and administration function

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent Level 3 qualification

• Minimum of 12 months’ proven administrative experience in a busy office environment

• Experience using MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

• Experience uploading or inputting data into computerised systems with a high level of accuracy

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload to tight deadlines

• Strong customer service skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy

• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team while also using initiative

• Positive attitude with a client focused approach

Desirable Criteria:

• 2 years’ proven administrative experience in a busy office environment

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts-focused administrative role

Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business.