Job Description
IS THIS SOMETHING THAT INTERESTS YOU?
We're seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Belfast team and take on a meaningful role in the day-to-day delivery of our finance operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure and is eager to grow within a fast-paced technology business. You'll be involved across a broad range of transactional finance activities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end support, VAT, and audit preparation. You will be working collaboratively with the wider finance team to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
Maintaining accurate financial records and completing bank, control account, and balance sheet reconciliations
Raising and processing customer and supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approval compliance
Proactively managing debtor balances and supporting credit control activities
Preparing journals including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustments
Supporting month-end schedules, reports, and fixed asset register updates
Drafting payment runs including supplier, payroll, and HMRC payments
Assisting with VAT return preparation and supporting audit information requests
Supporting improvements to financial processes and ad-hoc finance projects
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Part-qualified accounting technician (AAT, ATI, or equivalent) or a desire to pursue qualifications is desirable
Experience in an accounting or finance support role (industry or practice)
Strong Excel skills and knowledge of bookkeeping principles and double entry
Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, NetSuite, or similar
High attention to detail with strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive hands-on attitude
Experience supporting VAT returns and audits is beneficial but not essential
A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT US!
Foods Connected is an award-winning cloud-based software platform that helps retailers and food companies across the world manage their supply chain, quality control, and trading and planning management. Our software solutions are currently utilised by 10 of the largest food retailers in the world. As a team, we provide tools that help our customers manage their processes in a fast and efficient way and provide real-time visibility and reporting on what is happening in their business.
At Foods Connected, we recognise that our employees are our most important asset and we value creating a great working environment to ensure our team enjoy coming into the office every day, working together and solving problems for our customers. Whether we are in the middle of a fast and intense development sprint, on a Teams call discussing project statuses, or enjoying a game of ping-pong or pool in the office, it is important to us that our employees are happy and delivering the best possible result for our customers.
We're always keen to welcome talented individuals to join our expanding team. So if you're driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment — we're looking for you!
BENEFITS
Competitive Base Salary
Private Healthcare including Dental & Vision
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Package — 25 Days + 10 Public Holidays
Employee Wellness Programme and Classes
2 CSR Days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
We're seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Belfast team and take on a meaningful role in the day-to-day delivery of our finance operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure and is eager to grow within a fast-paced technology business. You'll be involved across a broad range of transactional finance activities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end support, VAT, and audit preparation. You will be working collaboratively with the wider finance team to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
Maintaining accurate financial records and completing bank, control account, and balance sheet reconciliations
Raising and processing customer and supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approval compliance
Proactively managing debtor balances and supporting credit control activities
Preparing journals including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustments
Supporting month-end schedules, reports, and fixed asset register updates
Drafting payment runs including supplier, payroll, and HMRC payments
Assisting with VAT return preparation and supporting audit information requests
Supporting improvements to financial processes and ad-hoc finance projects
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Part-qualified accounting technician (AAT, ATI, or equivalent) or a desire to pursue qualifications is desirable
Experience in an accounting or finance support role (industry or practice)
Strong Excel skills and knowledge of bookkeeping principles and double entry
Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, NetSuite, or similar
High attention to detail with strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive hands-on attitude
Experience supporting VAT returns and audits is beneficial but not essential
A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT US!
Foods Connected is an award-winning cloud-based software platform that helps retailers and food companies across the world manage their supply chain, quality control, and trading and planning management. Our software solutions are currently utilised by 10 of the largest food retailers in the world. As a team, we provide tools that help our customers manage their processes in a fast and efficient way and provide real-time visibility and reporting on what is happening in their business.
At Foods Connected, we recognise that our employees are our most important asset and we value creating a great working environment to ensure our team enjoy coming into the office every day, working together and solving problems for our customers. Whether we are in the middle of a fast and intense development sprint, on a Teams call discussing project statuses, or enjoying a game of ping-pong or pool in the office, it is important to us that our employees are happy and delivering the best possible result for our customers.
We're always keen to welcome talented individuals to join our expanding team. So if you're driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment — we're looking for you!
BENEFITS
Competitive Base Salary
Private Healthcare including Dental & Vision
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Package — 25 Days + 10 Public Holidays
Employee Wellness Programme and Classes
2 CSR Days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Belfast offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
