Alpha Housing is a growing housing association and charity, providing quality, affordable social homes and support throughout Northern Ireland.
Alpha currently manages a stock of 1,000 homes in 40 locations across Northern Ireland. Our homes are mainly sheltered housing, also known as ‘independent living’, for older people. However, we also provide an increasing number of family homes through our growing newbuild programme.
We are currently seeking a Senior Finance Officer to be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Alpha’s financial and accounting records including payment systems, nominal ledger, purchase ledger, fixed asset records and payroll processing. This post will also play a key role in developing Alpha’s financial systems using MS Excel to enhance Alpha’s financial processes and reports.
Applicants should meet the following criteria
Professional accountancy qualification at least to IATI/AAT level qualification or part qualified to final stage of one of the CAAB accountancy bodies.
A minimum of 3 years' working within a finance department with responsibility for preparation of accounts to the trial balance stage.
A minimum of 3 years' experience working within a finance department with responsibility for at least three of the following:
· Preparation of bank reconciliations
· Preparation of monthly payroll
· Preparation of financial reports
· Preparation of regular supplier payment runs for uploading onto an online banking system
Practical experience of developing and operating IT systems.
Possess MS Excel skills with the ability to design and create models which support processes and reporting efficiency.
To apply please download the candidate information pack, job description and person specification and email a CV with covering letter to Shannon Baine on
The closing date for the receipt of CVs is Monday 25 th November at 12pm
Alpha Housing is an Equal Opportunities Employer