Finance Officer - Charity Sector - Belfast - Permanent Your new company This well-established charitable organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support services across a wide network of sites. With a strong reputation for innovation and compassion, they offer a collaborative working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic finance team based in Belfast.Your new role As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation. You will be responsible for managing cash books, processing petty cash payments, and preparing journals for input into financial systems. Your duties will also include conducting petty cash inspections, reconciling bank accounts, and liaising with both internal staff and external stakeholders such as banks. You''ll assist in audits, generate ad hoc reports, and contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.What you''ll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need:A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including English and Maths.At least one year''s experience in a busy finance office.Proven experience in reconciliation work (bank and petty cash).Familiarity with accounting packages and Microsoft Excel.Strong attention to detail and ability to process high volumes of work.Excellent communication skills, b