Assistant Principal Officer Corporate & Capital Accounting 3-month contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Principal Officer (APO) to join a Corporate and Capital Accounting Service within a large, complex public-sector organisation. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of capital budgeting, year-end accounting, financial governance, and service improvement. Location: Various NI locations (Ballymena, Belfast, Armagh, Omagh, Dundonald) - Hybrid Grade: Assistant Principal Officer Reports to: Functional Lead Capital Budget & Accounting Function Key Responsibilities: *Support delivery of capital budget processes and annual accounts. *Lead finance support for capital budgets, including complex areas and year-end activities. *Provide technical accounting guidance and financial advice. *Contribute to policy development, continuous improvement, and digital initiatives. *Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. *Support and guide budget holders, ensuring compliance with statutory and reporting requirements. *Contribute to resource management, service performance monitoring, and training delivery. *Deputise for management as required. Essential Criteria: *Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) and a Bachelors degree with 2 years relevant management experience OR 5 years demonstrable experience managing at least two areas: oFinance policy & processes oFinancial planning & strategy oCapital budget setting, monitoring & control oBudget holder support oFixed asset register management *Proven ability to meet demanding deadlines and deliver high-quality services. *Strong knowledge of statutory and/or financial reporting requirements. *Access to transport to meet the needs of the role. Additional Requirements (assessed at interview): *Strong stakeholder relationship-building and collaborative working skills. *Ability to lead teams and drive service improvement. *Alignment with organisational values and ethos. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial activity across a wide and diverse organisation, supporting statutory compliance and best-practice accounting. If you are interested in hearing more or being considered for this role, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI. Skills: Budget Management Policy development Year-end activities