Are you a qualified accountant looking to build your career in the public sector, supporting financial reporting, governance, and strategic decision-making in a complex organisation? MCS Group are delighted to be supporting AFBI in their search for a temporary Staff Officer Accountant. The role: Prepare annual reports/accounts in line with HM Treasury, DoF, and IFRS Liaise with internal/external auditors, including NIAO Ensure VAT compliance and reporting Maintain fixed asset register and analyse financial data Produce monthly/quarterly management accounts Advise on financial interpretation, standards, and best practice Oversee financial operations, policies, controls, and staff management The Person: As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (recognised professional body) Passed final professional exams Experience within last 5 years in Financial planning and budgeting OR financial management / management accounting OR financial accounting / auditing OR financial systems development / implementation OR strategic planning and decision support What's in it for you?: Annual salary equivalent £41,272-£42,570 Free onsite parking Hybrid working options The opportunity to support to an organisation operating at the forefront of public sector 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 or on email at m.hami. 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. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: accountant qualified public sector accountant finance manager Management Accountant Financial Accountant Benefits: Work From Home hybrid working annual leave