Bluestones Staffing
Bluestones Staffing are partnering with Belfast City Council to hire a Finance Assistant on a temporary ongoing basis. This is a full-time position with an immediate start required upon selection.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Job Type: Temporary Ongoing via Agency
Rate of Pay: £15.98 per hour
Target Start Date: 25 November 2024
About the role…
The Business Assistant (Finance) for City and Neighbourhood Services assists with financial and systems services to support departmental needs efficiently. Reporting to the appropriate officer, the role focuses on expenditure and income management, systems maintenance, and ensuring service standards. The postholder will manage assigned tasks and support staff to maintain service delivery.
Job Responsibilities:
- Advise departmental staff on finance and systems-related matters and manage procurement processes, including purchase orders and payments.
- Assist with tender documentation, procurement database maintenance, and evaluation of quotations and tenders.
- Oversee invoice queries, compliance issues, petty cash, and grant payment records.
- Prepare income and VAT returns, support income control, sales ledger management, and assist with departmental systems administration.
- Provide financial and performance management information, liaise with managers, and support budget monitoring.
- Assist in preparing Annual Revenue Estimates and financial returns for Council and Government Departments.
- Manage daily tasks of support staff, participate in training, ensure adherence to Council policies, and represent the officer when required.
Essential Criteria:
- At least one year’s experience in each of the following areas: budgeting and financial transactions, income reconciliation and procurement, and supervising staff in an office environment.
- Demonstrated skills in people management, financial systems knowledge, effective communication, and customer care.
- Ability to work as part of a team, strong IT skills (including specialist software and Microsoft Office), and proven decision-making and organizational skills to meet targets and standards.
- Preference for candidates with five GCSEs (grades A-C) including English.
Please apply below or send your CV to info@bluestones-staffing.co.uk for immediate consideration. Closing date is 22 November.