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Admin Assistant (Finance)

Location: Northern Ireland, County Down, Holywood

Industry: Charity & 3rd Sector

Salary: Onsite

Contacts: Zeena Jackson, zeena.j@honeycomb.jobs

Job Ref: BBBH64791

Expiry date: 2026-07-08


The Company

Our client is a well-established charitable organisation based near Holywood.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation and develop experience within a finance function, even if you do not have a finance background.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Administrator to join their busy finance team on a full-time basis. This role is ideally suited to an experienced administrator who enjoys working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail, and is keen to develop their skills within a finance environment.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Administration

  • Manage and monitor the finance inbox, responding to and forwarding queries appropriately

  • Match invoices to supporting documentation and purchase orders

  • Assist with processing financial paperwork and maintaining accurate records

  • Support the team with bank reconciliations and financial data entry

  • Maintain electronic and paper filing systems for finance documentation

  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports and information as required

  • Ensure all records are maintained accurately and confidentially

  • Input and update data across internal systems and spreadsheets

  • Support colleagues with general administrative tasks relating to finance processes

  • Liaise with internal departments regarding invoice and payment queries

  • Assist with audits and document retrieval when required

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met

  • Support continuous improvement of finance administration processes

  • Undertake any other reasonable administrative duties required to support the finance function

The Person

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience in an administrative role

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

  • Good numerical skills and confidence working with data

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word

  • Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience working within a finance, accounts, or transactional processing environment

  • Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations, or financial systems

  • Experience working within the charity, public, or not-for-profit sector

Please note that finance experience is not essential. Candidates with strong administration experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Package & Benefits

  • Salary: £13.53 per hour

  • Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

  • Location: Near Holywood, Northern Ireland

  • Working Pattern: Fully office-based, Monday to Friday

  • Supportive and friendly team environment

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Zeenath Jackson via zeena.j@honeycomb.jobs.

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note: We are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

This position is subject to a Basic criminal record check through AccessNI. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

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