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Finance Administrator (Newtownards)

Location: Northern Ireland, County Down, Newtownards

Industry: Public Sector

Salary: Up to £14.06 per hour

Contacts: Ashlea Forsack, hive@honeycomb.jobs

Job Ref: BBBH65601

Expiry date: 2026-09-21


Honeycomb are delighted to be working with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a temporary Finance Administrator. This role will be based at Ards Hospital and offers £14.06 per hour.

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and support an important finance project. The role will be based at Ards Hospital and will work closely with the Trust's finance team.

The Role

As a Finance Administrator, you will work alongside the finance team to support the implementation of a new finance system. You will work across the helpdesk function, assisting new users and responding to queries to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

Key responsibilities:

  • Providing financial systems support and troubleshooting
  • Supporting colleagues and responding to user queries
  • Assisting with the completion of Statutory Accounts
  • Supporting financial governance, controls and audit requirements
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

The Person

The right person for this role will have a strong finance background combined with strong technical ability and experience working with computerised financial systems.

Essential Criteria:

  • An HNC/D in a finance-related subject (or equivalent) plus relevant finance experience; or an NVQ Level 3 with appropriate experience; or two years' recent relevant experience at Band 3 or equivalent.
  • Experience working with computerised financial systems in a busy finance office.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with a range of stakeholders.
  • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and experience using financial systems.

Package and Benefits

This role offers an immediate start and a rate of £14.06 per hour. The position is temporary until the end of December.

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Ashlea Parte for more information.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

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

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