The closing date for this position is the 26 th May 2026
Management Accountant Band 7
NIAS HQ -Site 30, Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Temporary (Approx 6 months)
£24.45 per hour
37.5 hours per week
Main Purpose
The Accountant will assist the Assistant Director of Finance in providing a range of financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders in order to achieve the effective financial management. He/she will also be responsible for the development of business cases and development proposals to support investment in services, and provide accounting expertise and advice to senior managers and budget holders.
In addition, he/she will support the Assistant Director of Finance to provide proactive high quality financial support to all levels within the Trust and support the drive for continuous improvement in service delivery in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Projects and Business Cases
1.To be responsible for providing a range of financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders in order to achieve effective financial management.
2.To be responsible for the development of business cases and service development proposals by providing costing information and complex financial analysis to effectively manage projects.
3.To provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance to Senior Managers and budget holders.
4.To investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.
5.To manage a risk tracking mechanism and its proactive resolution and escalation processes.
6.To contribute to the strategic planning of the Trust, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
7.To co-ordinate and participate in relevant internal and external working groups, and provide advice, expertise and support where requested.
8.To liaise with internal and external audit and ensure that any recommendations are considered and where agreed, implemented.
Financial Strategy/Financial Planning and Reporting
1.To contribute to capital reporting, including responsibility for the management and monitoring of the Trust's asset acquisition programme in accordance with the Trust's financial policies and procedures.
2.To liaise with the Financial Accounting Function as appropriate to ensure that all relevant service and budgetary agreements, adjustments and findings for other service developments are accurately reflected within Directorates in order to maintain accurate financial reporting and effective financial control.
3.To assist with the provision of expert analysis, interpretation and evaluation of financial and non financial data.
4.To assist in the preparation of Trust Monitoring Returns, Financial Plans and Monthly Financial Position.
5.To contribute to the development and implementation of accounting and financial policies and procedures which impact across the Trust.
Budget Setting and Control
1.To assist with the annual budget setting process, within agreed guidelines and timelines and to ensure that they reflect the Trust's Financial Strategy.
2.To be responsible for budget setting, monitoring and reporting using Budgetary and General Ledger Systems.
3.To support the Assistant Director of Finance in the early identification of threats to the financial stability of the Trust by highlighting risks within Directorates and agree rectification measures to ensure breakeven is achieved.
Essential Criteria:
(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)
1.CCAB qualified Accountant and 3 years relevant financial management experience.
2.Have a minimum of one year's experience of budgetary control and the preparation of management accounting information and reports.
3.Have a minimum of one year's experience in business case production.
4.Demonstrate experience of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful financial management outcomes.
5.Have an in depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or equivalent in order to produce, analyse and present complex financial information.
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level