Finance Assistant - JobStart
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager and Finance Team in the day-to-day financial operations of YouthAction NI in their Headquarters, College Square North (CSN) Belfast
March 20, 2026
Belfast
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
Temporary
25
About the role
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager and Finance Team in the day-to-day financial operations of YouthAction NI in their Headquarters, College Square North (CSN) Belfast.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative assistance as part of the Finance Team.
- Prepare and send out invoices.
- Maintain Financial spreadsheets.
- Prepare financial paperwork such as purchase orders, payment requisitions etc.
- Assist with financial claims.
- Provide occasional foyer cover as required.
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge/Experience of the Windows Office Suite (specifically Word and Excel).
- Proven interest in administrative and financial procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure and within set timeframes.
- Willingness to undertake in-service training (such as IT Skills, Financial Skills, Health & Safety, Reception Skills etc).
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in an administrative or financial role.
Benefits
Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.
Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
How to Apply
Apply here: JobApplyNI
About YouthAction NI
YouthAction NI is an outward and forward-looking learning organisation with a conscious and evolving leadership culture that embraces self-evaluation and continuous improvement to best meet the changing needs of young people through youth work and youth arts. We are a membership-based youth work and arts charity that actively works with young people as partners to tackle inequalities in their lives. Through such intention and purpose our mission is to: improve their life chances; inspire them as activists; grow inclusive and outward looking communities; and build a peaceful and shared society.
We have regional bases in Belfast (College Square North), Newry, Armagh, Kilkeel, and Enniskillen. As part of our strategic goals, we strive for a sustainable and robust financial base that is used for high quality youth work and value for money outcomes. We demonstrate the highest levels of governance and operational excellence within a clear constitutional and legal framework.
