Accountant Newforge / Hillsborough £47,304 per annum Hybrid Minimum 2 days in office Full-Time 37 hours per week 6-Month Agency Assignment An established public sector organisation is seeking a qualified DP Accountant to join their Finance team on a short-term agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to operate as a Finance Business Partner within a dynamic and high-profile environment. The Role Reporting within the Finance function, you will act as a key Finance Business Partner, providing high-quality financial support, expert advice, and robust financial oversight across a diverse operational area. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and key stakeholders Provide expert budgeting, forecasting, and in-year financial monitoring advice to budget holders Develop and maintain strong working relationships across internal departments and external stakeholders Support financial forecasting and costing for research and business development activities Promote effective stewardship of public funds, ensuring probity, regularity, and value for money Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal controls, governance frameworks, policies, and procedures Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and reporting processes Assist in annual accounts preparation and liaise with auditors Review business cases and undertake investment appraisals Manage and lead a small team, driving high performance and continuous improvement Promote accountability, integrity, and professional standards across the function Essential Criteria Fully qualified accountant and current member of one of the following professional bodies: Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants of 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 AND A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in one or more of the following areas: Financial planning and budgeting Financial management / management accounting Financial accounting or auditing Development or implementation of financial systems Strategic planning and decision support within a finance or regulatory environment About You You will be a proactive and commercially aware finance professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders. Experience within a public sector or regulated environment would be advantageous. This is an immediate requirement. To apply or request further information, please contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI. Skills: Financial planning budgeting management accounting financial systems auditing