Finance Officer - Higher Level (Band 4)

Location: Ballymena
Rate of Pay: £13.57 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Immediate start, temporary position
Working Model: Potential for hybrid working following induction

Role Overview

A Finance Officer (Higher Level) is required to support the full range of financial management activities within a busy operational finance environment. The successful candidate will assist in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining effective budgetary controls, and providing support and guidance to budget managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of effective budgetary control systems.
• Prepare and input approved changes to financial systems.
• Support the production of financial management reports, including investigation of variances.
• Create and maintain budget reporting structures for managers.
• Provide management information, advice, and training to budget holders and participate in financial review meetings.
• Carry out variance analysis and ad hoc investigations as requested.
• Complete payroll and non‑pay expenditure adjustments.
• Assist with identification of funding relating to vacancies and organisational changes, including preparing staffing establishments.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the band as required.

General Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, courteous service and maintain high standards at all times.
• Demonstrate teamwork, openness, transparency, and a commitment to service quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and complete tasks efficiently.
• Adhere to organisational policies, codes of conduct, and equal opportunities principles.
• Support service improvement and uphold public confidence in service delivery.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Three years' relevant finance experience; or
• Certificate for Accounting Technicians (ATI) or equivalent (QCF Level 4) plus two years' relevant finance experience.

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered).

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse financial information and communicate findings clearly.