Finance Assistant - JobStart

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager and Finance Team in the day-to-day financial operations of Youth Action NI in their Headquarters, College Square North (CSN) Belfast

Closing Date

March 20, 2026

Location

Belfast

Contract

Temporary

Hours

25

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Manager and Finance Team in the day-to-day financial operations of Youth Action NI in their Headquarters, College Square North (CSN) Belfast.

• Provide administrative assistance as part of the Finance Team.
• Prepare and send out invoices.
• Prepare financial paperwork such as purchase orders, payment requisitions etc.
• Assist with financial claims.
• Provide occasional foyer cover as required.
• 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 time frames.
• Willingness to undertake in-service training (such as IT Skills, Financial Skills, Health & Safety, Reception Skills etc).
• Previous experience in an administrative or financial role.
• 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

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.