Finance and Data Support Assistant

There is currently one fixed term contract post until 31 December 2027, subject to review.

As females are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will be responsible to the Finance and Claims Officer for the provision of comprehensive administrative support in relation to the finance, monitoring and data entry aspects to aid the implementation and effective delivery of the PEACEPLUS Programme, financed through EU and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

You will specifically:

1. Provide administrative support to the Finance and Monitoring functions to ensure the smooth running of finance and data management activities, including maintain a systematic filing system and processes to enable retrieval of documents for verification and audit purposes.

2. Assist the Finance and Claims Officer with the processing of invoices, purchase orders and receipts, including verifying the details and maintenance of financial transactions and reports including liaising with the wider finance department to source supporting information for claims purposes.

3. Assist the Monitoring and Data Analyst with the recording, upkeep, data entry and analysis of monitoring and evaluation information, to aid the achievement of targets and results for all funded projects within the PEACEPLUS Plan, ensuring compliance with Programme regulations and in accordance with corporate, departmental and unit policies and procedures.

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents.  This includes:

• Open Space & Street Scene – Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.

• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration – Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.

• Regulatory & City Services – Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.

• Strategic Waste Management – Leading waste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.