Support Accountant- Ballymena - Public Sector
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Support Accountant to join a large, well-established organisation in the Ballymena area. This role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced finance team, supporting key financial processes and contributing to the delivery of high-quality financial services within a complex organisation.
Ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and previous finance experience, this position offers long-term stability, valuable sector experience, and the opportunity to further develop your career within a professional and supportive environment.
About the role:
* £24.45 per hour
* Location: Ballymena
* Monday - Friday
* 37.5 hours a week
* Temporary, on going
* Hybrid working model after initial induction period
* Free car parking facilities
* Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 4pm - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
* Support the Divisional Accountant in maintaining effective financial control within allocated Directorates.
* Assist with the production of the Trust Board monthly report.
* Assist with commissioner liaison in relation to the negotiation of the service and budget agreements relevant to the Directorates.
* Liaise with the Central Financial Management Team to ensure that all relevant service and budgetary agreements, adjustments and funding for other service developments are accurately reflected within the Directorates in order to maintain accurate financial reporting and effective financial control.
* Support Directorate management teams in formulating plans for change, articulating risks and appraising options.
* Assist with the provision of expert analysis, interpretation and evaluation of financial and non-financial data.
* Assist with the monthly production of written assessment of the financial position for the Directorate. This will include a commentary on the relationship between different types of performance information (activity, workforce).
What you'll need for this role:
* Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB, or CIMA;
* AND
* Minimum of 2 years relevant finance experience at supervisory level .
* Ability to influence and negotiate with staff at senior levels both internal and external to the Trust.
* Ability to analyse highly complex data and to communicate subsequent analysis.
* Ability to plan and work effectively within timescales and deadlines.
* Ability to review and challenge current processes in own area and throughout the organisation where there is a financial impact.
* Ability to manage and motivate staff.
* Have extensive working knowledge of ICT systems to include Microsoft Office, in particular having advanced Microsoft Excel skills or other data analytical tools.
* Knowledge and understanding of the key finance issues within Health and Social Care.
* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.