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Job description

The College is seeking applications for a Finance Officer for Externally Funded Projects to be based in our Strand Road campus. The post holder will support the effective financial management of the College by providing high-quality accounting, reporting, and compliance oversight of projects. The role includes specific responsibility for financial monitoring, control, and reporting of Externally Funded projects, ensuring that all project expenditure complies with funding requirements and College financial procedures. Projects supported by PEACEPLUS; programmes managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Responsibilities

• To develop, implement and maintain a range of College systems and financial procedures, which provide for the efficient and effective financial management of Externally Funded Projects.
• To co-ordinate, in conjunction with Project Leads Project expenditure which is in line with the agreed budget and the College financial procedures.
• To co-ordinate, in conjunction with Project Leads the procurement of provision and services to support the delivery of Externally Funded Projects.
• To liaise with the College Finance function to ensure compliance with NDPB and governance reporting timelines.
• To maintain, in conjunction with Project Leads a monthly cycle of activity, which ensures the efficient processing of expenditure and enables the production of a monthly budget up-date.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a Level 6 qualification in Accounting, Finance, or relevant Business area.
• Have at least 2 years experience working in Accounting.
• Have previous experience working with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel.

Desirable Skills

• Have previous experience working within EU Funded Projects/Funders and adhering to funder guidelines.

Further Information

Finance Officer - Externally Funded Projects. The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.  Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.