x2 NEW DP ACCOUNTANT ROLES (PERM, NICS)

VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively working with x2 NICS ALBs who are both recruiting for a DP Accountant as they continue to grow their finance team and cope with a demanding workload!!

The two roles are situated in Belfast City Centre and Greater Belfast.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-level financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making. Both positions requires a deep understanding of public sector finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and various stakeholders.

• Provision of high quality, accurate and timely financial information to a range of stakeholders, including preparation of regular reports to senior management.
• Provision of expert advice and guidance to budget holders on budgeting and the in-year monitoring of budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with colleagues across the business and external stakeholders, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and costing of research and business development opportunities.
• 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.
• Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement of the services they provide to the business..
• Ensure effective management of staff including absence and performance management.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must be a member of the following:

• 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.

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications* considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

2) 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.

For further information on this job, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today.