ACCA, NICS, CIMA, ACA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, PUBLIC SECTOR, FORENSIC
Your new company
You will be joining the Department of Justice (DoJ) within the Financial Services Division based at Seapark, Carrickfergus. The team supports the financial operations of Forensic Science NI, managing budgets, reporting, and statutory financial processes. You'll work within a team of five, with one new team member pending placement and one currently on leave.
Your new role
As the SO Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial responsibilities. These will include:
Managing the financial processing function
Preparing monthly management accounts and control accounts/reconciliations
Completing VAT returns
Supporting in year and year end accounts
Monitoring and profiling budgets, including variance analysis and reporting
Maintaining the staff budget
Asset management
Analysing financial data and contributing to business case development
Assisting with FOIs and Assembly Questions
Liaising with internal and external auditors
Supporting ad hoc financial projects
This role offers flexible working with 2 days per week in the office, with a preference for full office attendance during the first week of employment. CTC clearance is required and typically takes around 6 weeks.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a full current member of one of the following accounting bodies, with at least 1 year of practical experience:
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
You will also demonstrate:
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including with senior management and DoF
Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
Strong Excel capability and confidence dealing with numerical data
Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet reporting requirements
What you'll get in return
£24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually
Flexible working (2 office days per week)
37 hours per week
37 days annual leave
Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team.
Getting your foot in the door to the NICS.
Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice
Opportunity to support a high impact public sector organisation
A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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