Finance and Monitoring Programme Officer

Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Finance & Monitoring Programme Officer - Public Sector

Make a meaningful impact in your local community by supporting the delivery of the PEACEPLUS Programme, an initiative that funds projects focused on peacebuilding, reconciliation, and social inclusion across Northern Ireland and the border region.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will provide financial and administrative support to the PEACE programmes, acting as part of the programme secretariat and helping to ensure the effective delivery, monitoring, and reporting of funded projects. You will also contribute to the implementation of local Peace Programme Strategies and Action Plans across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.

About the role:

• Hourly Rate: £20.29 p/h
• Location: Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Duration: Temporary initially for 3 - 6 months with possible extension
• Public Sector
• Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on Monday 27th July 2026. However, you can apply online and register your interest for current and upcoming Public Sector job opportunities.

Duties:

• Assist in providing financial and statistical support across a portfolio of approximately 39 projects (c. €5 million / £4 million), working in both Euro and Sterling.
• Supporting financial procedures in line with EU audit and compliance requirements set by the Special EU Programmes Body.
• Contribute to financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance processes, including use of the funder's JEMS system, and assist in the collation and interpretation of programme data.
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners to assist with budget monitoring and forecasting, ensuring alignment with funder requirements.

Criteria:

• A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Public Sector Financial Management or Business Studies with finance specialism On the UK Qualification Framework Consideration may be given to applicants who do not hold the above qualification, but can demonstrate at least 2 years' relevant experience as outlined in the essential experience criteria.
• At least 1 years' experience in a role involving Financial Management to include the following: - Experience of monitoring, auditing and evaluating budgets and activities relating to the delivery of an Action Plan or similar. - Experience of using financial tracking systems, analysing data and producing reports.
• Knowledge of governance and practices with respect to the administration of funding.
• Full current driving licence and access to a form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full