Assistant Director, Accounting and Financial Services(
Job Reference:
25005341)
Primary Location
:Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office
Other Locations
:Down-Dundonald-Dundonald Office, Armagh-Armagh-Armagh Office, Antrim-Ballymena-Ballee Centre, Tyrone-Omagh-Omagh OfficeContract Type:Permanent Duration of Contract/Contract End Date:N/AStatus:Full-TimeHours per Week:The normal hours of work are 36 per week.Working Pattern:Monday- Friday The post-holder will be required to work flexibly in order to successfully carry out the duties of the role.Grade/Scale:Assistant Director | £80,581 - £88,908 per annum. Progression through the salary scale will be dependent upon satisfactory performance and linked to a performance management framework for Directors and Assistant DirectorsAdditional Allowance(s):Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s):Friday 24 October 2025Additional Information:Base location to be discussed and agreed with the Chief Finance Officer. As the role carries regional responsibility, travel across Northern Ireland (and on occasion further afield) will be required in order to attend meetings and fulfill the full range of duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates must demonstrate on their application form that they meet the following essential criteria.
FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentExperience
A fully qualified accountant with current membership of one of the five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland) (ICAI) or CIMA or equivalent and able to demonstrate an active commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a senior management role* successfully leading services across several areas and having an impact on multiple people.
Experience of working collectively across a senior team to align goals, resources, policies and processes to optimise use of the organisation’s resources to deliver maximum value for the public/customers.
Experience of leading, empowering, championing excellence and establishing momentum for continuous improvement that has delivered improved outcomes for the public/customers.
Strong communicator with proven skills to engage across a range of stakeholders, demonstrating successful impact.
Demonstrates an understanding of the potential and the challenges of leading finance functions on a significant and challenging scale**
*Senior management role includes providing advice or being party to decisions affecting strategic issues concerning the organisation in which the individual is working.
**Significant and challenging is defined as cross-cutting across a number of business area, stakeholders or organisations and having an impact on multiple people.
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The successful candidate will be required:
to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;
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be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.
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Our Values
Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
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