Job description
DP Accountant
Location: Belfast
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,304 per annum
About AFBI & the Agri-Environment Branch
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class science to support agriculture, the environment, and the wider economy. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI provides evidence-based research and monitoring that informs government policy and promotes sustainability in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Services and Expert Financial Advice
1. Provision of high quality, accurate and timely financial information to a range of stakeholders, including preparation of regular reports to senior management.
2. Provision of expert advice and guidance to budget holders on budgeting and the in-year monitoring of budgets.
3. Establishing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with colleagues across AFBI and external stakeholders, as required.
4. Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and costing of research and business development opportunities.
5. Provision of advice and guidance to promote the safeguarding of public funds and ensure that such funds are discharged with probity, regularity and best value for money.
6. Establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems of internal control and governance frameworks, including the development of relevant policy and procedures.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems to support financial management and reporting processes.
8. Maintaining an up to date understanding of current public expenditure planning, monitoring, control and accountability systems.
9. Assisting in the preparation of annual accounts for AFBI as required and dealing with auditors.
10. Review and assessment of business cases and investment appraisal.
11. Managing the resources of your own section.
12. Promote high standards of accountability, integrity and probity and provide professional advice to support decision making.
Staff Management
13. Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement of the services they provide to AFBI.
14. Ensure effective management of staff including absence and performance management.
Essential Criteria
Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below:
Chartered Accountants Ireland;
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
AND
Have at least a total of 2 year's post qualification** practical experience, gained within the last 7 years, in one or more of the following areas:
Financial planning and budgeting;
OR
Financial Management / Management Accounting;
OR
Financial Accounting/Auditing;
OR
Development/ Implementation of Financial Systems;
OR
Strategic planning and decision support in a finance or regulatory environment.