Accounting & Finance jobs in ColeraineCreate job alerts

Finance Officer- Permanent - Full time- Third Sector - North Antrim Coast Your new company This organisation operates across Northern Ireland delivering community-focused programmes that bring people together across differences. With a strong values-led mission and a reputation for integrity, collaboration and social impact, the organisation welcomes thousands of participants each year through both residential and outreach-based services. The finance function plays a central role in underpinning operational excellence and long-term sustainability. Your new role As Finance Officer, you will support the senior finance lead in delivering robust financial management, reporting and compliance across the organisation. This is a broad, hands-on role covering day-to-day transactional finance through to management reporting, fund monitoring and audit support.Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, managing month-end processes, preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations, and producing monthly management accounts and forecasts. You will interpret financial information for non-financial stakeholders, respond to finance-related queries, and contribute to KPI and ad-hoc analysis.The role also has a strong payroll and funding focus. You will process monthly payroll, ensure statutory submissions are completed accurately and on time, and support pension and HMRC reporting. In addition, you will monitor restricted and unrestricted funds, prepare financial returns for funders, and assist with financial data for funding applications and compliance audits.You will liaise closely with budget holders, programme managers and senior leadership, occasionally deputising for the head of finance, and may provide guidance to junior finance staff. Flexibility is required due to the nature of the organisation’s work. What you'll need to succeed • Experience using Sage or similar accounting software, • AAT qualification (or working towards one), • Understanding of bookkeeping and month-end processes, • Prior experience in a finance or accounts role, • Strong IT skills including Excel, • Strong analytical skills, • Payroll experience, including reporting to HMRC and pension providers, • Excellent communication and organisational abilities, • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload What you'll get in return • £33,403, • Based in North Antrim Coast, • Pension scheme, • Flexible working, • Opportunity to work in a well-established finance team, • Paid holidays, • Good company 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. 4796181

A leading and well-established N.I. organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function. This is a key senior appointment, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and lead a high-performing finance team within a growing business. Reporting to the CFO, you will take full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and control, while providing strategic insight to support business decision-making. You will lead and develop a large finance team, ensuring best-in-class processes and a strong control environment. Benefits £60,000 - £80,000 salary Car allowance Bonus scheme Company pension Onsite parking 30 days annual leave Hybrid working Key Responsibilities Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and meaningful variance analysis Lead the production of annual financial statements and ensure compliance with all statutory and tax requirements Maintain strong balance sheet control and robust reconciliation processes Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing clear insight into business performance Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning, cost optimisation, and growth initiatives Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team of 10, fostering a high-performance culture Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit processes Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, and operational processes The Person Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams Excellent technical accounting knowledge and audit experience Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and financial systems experience (ERP exposure desirable) Strong communicator with the ability to influence at senior level Apply below or get in touch with Marc Norton at Artemis Human Capital for full details. Skills: Financial Controller ACA ACCA