Finance Assistant (fixed term contract) - Finance

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Accounts Payable Reconciliation Disbursement Processing Billing Financial Administration Attention to Detail Numerical Skills Microsoft Office

FULL DESCRIPTION

Finance Assistant (fixed term contract) - Finance

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Finance Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover in the Belfast Finance Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a top-tier corporate law firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accounts Payable – processing invoices from suppliers on a timely basis and reconciliation of supplier accounts
  • Monthly creditor payment run – paying suppliers in accordance with payment terms
  • Disbursement entry – input of client disbursement charges including cheque preparation
  • Billing – assist with billing during key periods such as month-end and as required
  • Finance administration – assisting the Finance Department as required with projects such as archiving and records management including bank lodgements
  • Assisting fee earning colleagues with queries around client disbursements and ledgers

Skills and Experience Required

  • Excellent numerical skills and strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
  • Strong PC application skills
  • Well-developed organisational and administration skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Previous experience in a busy finance department highly desirable

Additional Information

This will be a temporary assignment commencing April 2026 for approximately 12–14 months. Whilst this role is fixed term there may be a possibility of a permanent placement depending on resourcing requirements at this time.

Working hours are 9am–5pm, 35 hrs per week but with the demands of a busy law firm there will be a requirement to be flexible with working hours.

About the Firm

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees. Learn more about us here or see a sample of our recent notable awards.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply

Apply via email to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with the subject line 'Finance Assistant (fixed term contract) - Finance'.

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