Finance Assistant

We are hiring for our client, a well-established professional services firm based in Belfast, who are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in banking transactions and cashiering to play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting business operations.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: 

1. Key role in the finance team, responsible for day-to-day transactional banking activities
2. Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development
3. Join a supportive finance team in a well-established, professional services firm

The Role:
Banking Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bank account records
• Process, key, and co-authorise electronic payments before cut-off times
• Collaborate with internal teams and branch banking staff to manage transactional funds
• Post client cash, direct debits, and supplier payments accurately to ledgers
• Process and print cheques daily
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts daily
• Manage foreign currency payments and ensure funds are moved between bank accounts as necessary
• Resolve queries with banks, solicitors, clients, and government organisations

Other Duties:

• Manage and organise the general accounts mailbox, actioning emails promptly
• Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed
• Ensure smooth communication between the finance team and other departments

The Person – What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a busy transactional finance role
• Proven experience in cashiering or bookkeeping, preferably in a regulated or professional services environment
• Experience with computerised accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and meeting cut-off times
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

The Reward – What’s in it for You?

• Permanent, full-time role 
• Hybrid - 2 days working from home 
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Work within a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage, we work closely with top-tier companies in professional services and finance to place high-calibre talent in key support roles. For more information or to apply for this Finance Assistant role, contact Nuala McClinton today for a confidential conversation.