Senior Finance Officer | Payroll & Controls | Hybrid

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to manage core financial processes, including payroll and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a relevant finance qualification and experience handling accounts to trial balance stage, ensuring strong financial control and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an opportunity to contribute to a well-established organization.

Benefits

Salary £34,434 - £39,862

Generous annual leave plus 13 statutory holidays

10% employer pension contribution

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• AAT/IATI qualification or part-qualified with a recognised CCAB accountancy body.
• Experience in a finance role, responsible for accounts to trial balance stage.
• Strong IT and systems experience, especially with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day financial administration including nominal ledger and payroll.
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations.
• Lead the end-to-end monthly payroll process.
• Manage payment runs and bank reconciliations.

Skills

AAT/IATI qualification or part-qualified with a recognised CCAB accountancy body

Experience in a finance role with responsibility for accounts to trial balance stage

Strong IT and systems experience, including advanced MS Excel skills

Experience across core finance functions including payroll

Job description

A housing association is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to manage core financial processes, including payroll and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a relevant finance qualification and experience handling accounts to trial balance stage, ensuring strong financial control and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an opportunity to contribute to a well-established organization.