• Based in Belfast
• 12 months contract initially/possibility of a permanent position
• Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements
• 36 hours per week
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependant on Experience & Qualifications)
• Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026

About Oxfam

Oxfam are a global movement of people who fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Our main areas of work are Tackling Inequality & Ending Poverty, Supporting Vulnerable Communities, Responding to Conflict and Disaster, Campaigning for Change, Protecting the Planet and Fighting for Gender Justice. To find out additional information about our work please visit the Oxfam Website

Benefits

Private health insurance
Generous pension scheme (9% employer contributions)
Life insurance ( 4 x annual salary)
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Enhanced holiday and sickness leave increased with length of service
25 days plus 11 bank holidays & options to buy/sell annual leave)
Employee Assistance programme including accessing to helpline counselling and wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme

See more information on Benefits available to Oxfam Employees

The Role

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and that the organisation is maximising its resources in accordance with Oxfam Ireland’s needs, policies and procedures. They will also assist with the provision of financial information for Oxfam Ireland’s companies on a timely monthly and annual basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the Finance Manager on all finance issues including the production of timely monthly and annual management accounts.
• Assist the CFO / Finance Manager in the preparation of year end statutory accounts.
• Assist the CFO / Finance Manager, and other budget holders, in the organisational wide budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide information and support to external and internal audits, particularly at year end as required.
• Promote the importance and benefits of quality by ensuring adherence to best practice through the use and development of Oxfam’s Financial Controls and Procedures Manual.
• Recruitment, induction and training of the finance team staff, volunteers and interns in accordance with Oxfam Ireland’s needs, policies and procedures in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
• Assist with the co-ordination, updating and implementing new developments and processes in relation to the improvement of the day-to-day finance function, communication systems and Oxfam’s computerised accounting systems.
• Assist with implementing new modules of OIE’s financial systems (NetSuite)
• Assist with creating interfaces with EOP’s and CRM systems
• Provide training and support to volunteers and other staff in line with Oxfam’s financial procedures, as required.
• Develop and improve performance through attendance at relevant training courses as agreed.
• Assist in completion of statutory and regulatory returns.
• Provide support to the Finance team, and wider Operational support team when needed, with tasks as agreed and determined.

Personal Specification

Essential

• Professional Qualified Accountant. ACCA, CIMA ACA or close to qualification.
• Demonstrable professional experience within the finance discipline, to include
  • the operation of a multi cost centred computerised accounting system.
  • balance sheet reconciliations and producing monthly management accounts.
  • using Microsoft Office in particular Microsoft Excel to manipulate data and produce reports.
  • maintaining a high level of customer service and meeting deadlines.
• Self-starter with experience of working to deadlines and demonstrable ability to use initiative, work independently, and prioritise a diverse workload effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team in order to meet deadlines effectively and efficiently.
• Highly numerate with the ability to produce accurate information and reports to set deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written English) and demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt during a period of change.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel - ability to work evening and weekends if necessary and flexibility in terms of travel as there may be a requirement to travel between the Dublin and Belfast offices as well as internationally.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and the UK.

Desirable

• Knowledge of accounting in the context of international development and humanitarian projects would be an advantage.
• Experience of leading projects of financial system improvement.
• Knowledge of NetSuite would be an advantage.

Please find more information on this role on the JOB DESCRIPTION

How to apply

please email copy of your CV to the HR Team on irl-hr@oxfam.org

Additional information

Oxfam Ireland reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
Any offer of employment with Oxfam Ireland is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, right to work checks, Access NI background checks, and anti-fraud and corruption screening.
Oxfam Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.