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Accounts & Admin Officer

Posted: 26/01/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3063019390
Type:Permanent
Salary:£26,250 Annual
Location:Belfast
Description: Accounts & Admin Officer - Public Sector - Permanent - Central Belfast

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the leisure and visitor attraction sector, operating across several high-profile sites in Belfast. The business manages a diverse portfolio of customer-facing operations and is known for its strong values, commitment to service excellence and investment in its people. The finance function plays a key role in supporting multiple business units, offering a varied and fast-paced working environment.Your new role
As an Accounts & Administrative Officer, you will support the Finance Manager as part of a collaborative finance team. This role offers broad exposure across multiple business areas and combines transactional finance responsibilities with general administrative support.Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing purchase invoices through an automated purchase-to-pay system, ensuring accurate matching to purchase orders and correct ledger coding
  • Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and customers to resolve invoice and account queries
  • Reconciling supplier statements and supporting month-end processes, including payment runs
  • Raising and issuing sales invoices and assisting with credit control activities
  • Posting bank and cash transactions and maintaining accurate customer and supplier records
  • Supporting banking processes, including reconciliations, cashbooks and petty cash
  • Assisting with income reconciliations and control checks, including cash and card transactions
  • Providing administrative support such as filing, document management, data entry and spreadsheet preparation
  • Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the finance office, including answering calls and supporting visitors when required
  • Flexibility is essential, as occasional evening, weekend or public holiday work may be required depending on business needs.What you'll need to succeed
  • To succeed in this role, you will bring a proactive and organised approach along with a strong team ethic.
  • You will need:
  • At least 1 year's recent experience in an administrative role within a finance environment
  • Experience using accounting or financial software
  • Strong Excel skills and good general IT literacy
  • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
  • A flexible approach to working hours when required
  • Desirable experience includes:
  • Working with automated purchase-to-pay systems
  • Using Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • What you'll get in return
  • A salary of circa £26,250 per annum, dependent on experience
  • A full-time working week of 37.5 hours with flexibility
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting at 31 days, increasing with service
  • Free on-site parking
  • Access to a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and paid sickness benefit
  • Health cash plan and seasonal flu vaccination
  • Employee discounts across on-site amenities and attractions
  • Complimentary tickets for events and family-friendly attractions
  • Company-funded social events and a supportive team culture
  • What you need to do now
    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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