Finance Administration Officer

Salary: Scale 6 SCP 20–24 £35,597 – £35,412

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme is in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 6th August 2028, may be extended subject to funding.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, maintain and review appropriate systems, procedures, records and controls required to meet the administrative needs of the PEACEPLUS CALM and PEAT+ projects.

• Assist with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Projects.

• Assist with the preparation of management and financial information including budgets and statistical reports.

• Liaise with appropriate stakeholders regarding verification, payments and auditing procedures.

• Identify and prioritise tasks on an ongoing basis in order to meet deadlines and objectives of the Project.

• Prepare financial claims and comply with SEUPB procurement guidelines and financial regulations.

• Responsible for the coordination of systems and procedures including records management.

• Assist in planning and organising meetings, events, conferences and workshops and publicity including ezines, website etc.

• Assist in the administration of the biodiversity, education and management activities.

• Responsible for collation and timely processing of timesheets, expenditure and other costs.

• Provide support to other projects as and when required.

• Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic AccessNI check.

Please note that completed applications must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as stated on the application form.

Qualifications and Training

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent/comparable, including Mathematics and English Language.

Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained.

Experience

• 2 years’ relevant financial administration experience including budget management.

• 1 year’s relevant experience in working with grant-assisted programmes.

• 1 year’s experience in monitoring the eligibility of expenditure in order to draw down funds.

• 1 year’s experience of partnership working with a wide range of groups and individuals.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

• Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions within agreed guidelines.

Driving

• Access to a form of transport which will permit the postholder to carry out the duties of the post in full.

Working Arrangements / Flexibility

• 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.