Finance Officer

Location: Belfast (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £35,625 per annum (full-time equivalent) / £28,500 pro rata (29 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (hours may be flexible and open to negotiation for the right candidate)

About Belfast School of Theology

Charity Jobs NI are delighted to be exclusively representing the Belfast School of Theology, an educational charity providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943. The School is committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life and witness.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, mission-driven organisation where every team member plays a hands-on role in supporting its purpose. The Finance Officer — also known as a Finance Administrator, Accounts Officer, Payroll Officer, or Bookkeeper — will be central to ensuring the smooth running of the school’s financial operations, providing essential day-to-day financial administration and supporting effective management reporting.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, the Finance Officer will manage a broad range of financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Processing monthly salaries, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and maintaining payroll records
Administering the pension scheme and submitting HMRC returns
Managing credit control and student invoicing, liaising with Student Finance NI
Updating and maintaining the sales ledger and reconciling bank accounts
Preparing monthly payment proposals and assisting with management accounts
Supporting the preparation of annual statutory accounts and business plans
Completing statutory returns and financial surveys as required
Providing monthly analysis and financial insight to budget holders

You’ll also support ad hoc projects and general financial administration, contributing to the effective running of the organisation.

About You

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and thrives in a small, collaborative team environment.

You’ll have:

A part-qualified accounting qualification (AAT/IATI/ACCA or similar) or 2–3 years’ relevant experience
At least 2 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing
Proficiency in Sage or similar accounting/payroll systems
Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, and other statutory payments
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Outlook
The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Experience within a charity or small-organisation setting would be advantageous, but not essential.

Cultural Commitment

Belfast School of Theology is a Christian institution, and all staff are expected to embrace its ethos and values. The workplace culture includes Christian prayer and other expressions of faith as part of daily life. Candidates who are invited to interview will receive a copy of the school’s Ethos Statement.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must complete standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, Access NI, references, proof of qualifications, and hold a valid driving licence.

Benefits & Working Environment

Hybrid working arrangements (mix of home and Belfast-based working)
Pension scheme
Supportive and values-driven working environment
Training and professional development opportunities
Flexible hours and potential to adjust working patterns for the right candidate

How to Apply

If you’re a capable and motivated finance professional — whether your background is as a Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Payroll Officer, or Bookkeeper — and you’re looking for a meaningful role within an organisation that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

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