Corporate & Capital Accountant (Public Sector)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public body in Northern Ireland is looking for a Corporate & Capital Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis until March 2026. Responsibilities include supporting capital budget reporting, managing efficiency improvements, and providing financial advice to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong communication skills and proficient in Excel.

Qualifications

• Manage deadlines and prioritise statutory deliverables.
• Explain finance principles to people without a Finance Background.

Responsibilities

• Support the Functional Lead in delivering capital budget and reporting services.
• Manage assigned capital budget and year-end processes, ensuring compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, providing expert advice.

Skills

Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills

Good Excel skills

Education

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in a Public Sector Finance role?

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of EANI, who are currently recruiting for a Corporate & Capital Accountant to join their very busy finance team. This is an interim role which will last until March 2026 at the earliest, with a very strong chance of being extended further.

EANI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Education (DE) and the Department for the Economy (DfE), responsible for ensuring that efficient and effective primary and secondary education and educational services are available to meet the needs of children and young people, and for ensuring the provision of efficient and effective youth services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Functional Lead in delivering capital budget and reporting services, ensuring consistent and cohesive financial support across the service, including during the annual accounts process.
• Manage assigned capital budget and year-end processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee workload distribution and service activities through structured work plans, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in delivery and governance.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, frameworks, and systems that enhance financial governance, compliance, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and resolving complex service issues as needed.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including digital transformation projects, training delivery, and technical guidance, while deputising for management when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills
• Manage deadlines and prioritise statutory deliverables
• Explain finance principles to people without a Finance Background
• Good Excel skills

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robbie Lemon in the strictest confidence.