Finance Manager

Are you a finance professional passionate about making a difference in the charity sector?

Adopt NI is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join their growing Belfast-based team. As an independent charity, Adopt NI supports adults affected by adoption and family separation, with a focus on survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalene Laundries, and Workhouses in Northern Ireland.

In this role, you'll play a key part in managing the finances of a vital project, working alongside a passionate, trauma-informed team committed to delivering meaningful, person-centred support.

The role:

• Assist in the implementation and management of Xero financial systems to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with the CEO.
• Oversee payroll, pension payments, HMRC submissions, and monthly staff expenses.
• Produce management accounts, financial reports, and statements for internal use, funders, and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including Charity Commission and Companies House reporting.
• Maintain financial policies, internal controls, and support risk management processes.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial governance and legal responsibilities.
• Carry out general duties including team collaboration, training, GDPR compliance, and administrative tasks.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Hold a degree-level qualification in accountancy, finance, or a related discipline.
• Have demonstrable experience in a relevant financial or accounting role.

Desirable:

• Hold a professional accountancy qualification OR part qualification.
• Knowledge of Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).
• Experience working within the charity or voluntary sector.
• Proficiency in using Xero accounting software

The Organisation

• Adopt NI is an independent charity established in 1989, supporting adults impacted by adoption or separation from their family of origin across Northern Ireland.
• The organisation provides confidential, trauma-informed services including information recovery, family tracing, and emotional support, with a specific focus on survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalene Laundries, and Workhouses.
• With a strong values-led approach, Adopt NI is committed to being accessible, transparent, and personally responsive to the unique needs of each individual.
• You will be joining a passionate, skilled, and growing team dedicated to empowering service users and influencing change through advocacy, best practice, and user-led involvement.

What's in it for you?:

• Salary: £42,708 per annum
• 35 Days annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• 5 hour work week (Open to 4-day week applicants)
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking
• The opportunity to work for a growing, independent charity dedicated to supporting adopted or care-experienced adults and their families, addressing the lifelong impact of adoption or family separation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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