Staff Officer Accountant, Public Sector, Initial Temp, Co. Armagh Your new company Hays Accountancy and Finance is recruiting qualified Staff Officer Accountants for the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) in Co. Armagh. Your new role Support the DP Accountant in delivering high quality Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) financial management and reporting obligations by preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual resource accounts in line with statutory and financial reporting requirements. Responsibility for preparing and monitoring provisions VAT Returns preparation Liaise with business areas to ensure accurate financial information and resolve queries Work collaboratively with colleagues across NIPS, FSD and other stakeholders to meet deadlines as required What you'll need to succeed Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below: (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland;(b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; (c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; (d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; (e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; (f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; (g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. Have a total of at least one year’s experience gained in the last five years, in a finance-related environment. What you'll get in return Flexible working (2 office days per week) Can offer a 3 or 4 day week as well as full-time £24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually 37 hours per week 37 days annual leave Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team. Getting your foot in the door to the NICS. Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice Opportunity to support a high-impact public sector organisation A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4790010