About usChristian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. If you are as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.About the roleYou will work as part of the Finance Team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and will be required to:record income and expenditure in the finance systems, in an accurate and timely manner;process payments to suppliers, staff salaries and expenses;perform month end reconciliations for appropriate control accounts (including bank reconciliations) & follow up to clear any reconciling items;liaise with external payroll provider, posting all payroll related journals and be the point of contact for all payroll queries in the Belfast Office.For a full list of duties please see the Role Profile.About youApplied skills/knowledge and expertise Essential· Qualified Accounting Technician or part-qualified accountant (at qualified accounting technician level or higher)· Demonstrable Payroll Experience within the last 5 years· Demonstrable experience of processing income and expenditure transactions, and journals on computerised accounting system· Demonstrable experience of preparing control account reconciliations (For example reconciliations any of the of the following: bank, debtors, creditors or intercompany)· Experience of using basic functions of Microsoft Excel· Excellent communication skills· Ability to work under pressureDesirable· Charity Experience· Experience in using any of our financial systems (such as SUN, Proactis or Ascent)Further informationThis role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.Competency questions As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:Build partnershipsTell us about a time when you were proactive in taking on new and additional work to achieve a team or organisational goal.Steward resourcesPlease tell us about a time when you were able to take action to end or reduce the inefficient use of resources.Realise potentialPlease tell us about a time when you took action to address gaps in your own knowledge and skills without being prompted.