Finance Officer


Job description

Join a team in Downpatrick as a Finance Officer and play a key part in providing a wide range of administrative tasks to support/assist in the effective and efficient provision of services within a Finance & Estates Department. About the role: £12.75 per hour Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week Location: Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick Temporary role until 30th September 2026 Public Sector Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on 23rd June 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the Trusts overall Financial Governance Framework.
  • Ensuring financial information is processed in accordance with policies and procedures within prescribed timescales.
  • Investigate queries from range of stakeholders and provide assistance and information to both financial and non-financial people as and when required.
  • Maintain and assist with various reconciliations of control accounts.
  • Assist compliance with Public Sector Prompt Payment Policy.
  • Provide high quality administrative support to respective service area ensuring the effective operation of systems and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 4 GCSEs Grades A-C including English & Maths or equivalent and 1 years relevant experience. Or,
  • 2 years relevant experience. (Relevant experience is defined as experience of working with computerised financial systems in a busy finance office).
  • ECDL Advanced Level or in depth experience and knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Word or equivalent.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
  • (This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post).
  • As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Vacancy ID
1775076
Job ref.
36973
Job Sector
Accountancy and Finance
Area
Co Down
Location
Downpatrick
Salary
£12.75 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
19/06/2026
Closing date
18/07/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday (hours to be confirmed)

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