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
- Applicants must be between 16 – 65 years of age and receiving a working age benefit
- Applicants can get up to 25 hours a week for six months at the National Minimum Wage
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.
