Finance Officer (Ref FOO219)

One in five people in Northern Ireland have a disability.  Disability Action believes in human rights for all and works to promote, protect and uphold the human rights of people with disabilities.  We are a Northern Ireland wide pan disability organisation working with disabled people with various disabilities; physical, mental, sensory, learning and hidden.

The Outreach & Navigation for Social Inclusion & Digital Engagement (ONSIDE) programme is a cross border project led by Disability Action NI (DANI) in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE); the Centre for Independent Living (CIL); and Supporting Communities (SC).  It seeks to improve the life outcomes of people with disabilities living in the border region of Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland by creating a new cross border area community support services to support disabled people who are socially isolated.

Disability Action wishes to appoint to the following position: -

Finance Officer (Ref FOO219)

£24,766 pa / 35 hours per week

Fixed to December 2021, with the potential for extension

The Finance Officer will manage the day-to-day financial and administration activities in relation to the ONSIDE Project in an efficient and effective manner.  The successful applicant must have the following:

• At least 3 years relevant experience in computerized accounts preferably using Pegasus Opera.
• At least 2 years recent experience of managing financial claims through grant management system such as the SEUPB EMS System
• At least 3 years recent relevant experience of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Relevant experience of using computer spreadsheets for financial reporting (preferably Microsoft Excel).
• Experience of using a computerised nominal ledger, preferably using Pegasus software.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadline.
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Application packs can be downloaded at https://www.disabilityaction.org/current-vacancies or by emailing [email protected].  The application pack is available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, etc, on request.  Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 2pm on Thursday 23 May 2019.

Disability Action is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities.

The ONSIDE Project is supported by the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).