Clerical Officer (Finance)

Job Title: Clerical Officer (Finance) on behalf of the NI Assembly.

Duration: Temporary - This role will be for up to 3 months.

Salary: Hourly rate based on £29,137.

Closing date for CV submission (to Apple): Thursday 2nd April

Job Description:

• Provide helpful and professional customer service to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA's) and their staff, NI Assembly staff and third-party suppliers
• Process financial information including invoices, payroll data, expense claims and payments.
• Assist with basic reconciliations and make routine updates or corrections on finance and payroll systems.
• Maintain accurate filing and records of financial documents.
• Manage shared mailboxes, incoming correspondence and routine enquiries.
• Respond promptly to queries by email, phone and in person.
• Use Microsoft Office and internal finance systems to complete daily tasks.
• Follow organisational policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the finance team.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by Thursday 2nd April You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications have:

• GCSE 'A' level grade A -C in 2 separate subjects and 5 GCSEs grade A -C including English Language and Mathematics. Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

• At least 2 years' experience in a finance office, or an administrative role carrying out finance duties, in each of the following:

a) Processing and inputting financial information, such as invoices, payroll data and / or expense claims.

b) Using effective oral, written and numerical skills to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels, including team members, members of the public, customers, suppliers and managers.

c) Organising workload and giving attention to detail to produce accurate, high-quality work to deadlines.

d) Effectively using a financial software package and Microsoft Office products to process financial documents and information.

OR

• At least 4 years' experience in a finance office, or an administrative role carrying out finance duties, in each of a) - d).

Further Details:

• Date of informal discussions - Wednesday 8th April 2026
• You must be available to start immediately
• This business area offers hybrid working based on business need

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to by Thursday 2nd April

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.