Hybrid Financial Reporting Officer (Staff Accountant)

Jdr Recruitment; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is recruiting a qualified Accountant to join the Department of Justice's Financial Services Division in Belfast as Staff Officer Accountant. You will support the Deputy Principal Accountant with monthly and annual financial reporting, including fixed assets, accruals and VAT.

The role is a temporary agency assignment with hybrid working after training, starting 23 November 2026 and ending 25 June 2027. Early career support and stakeholder engagement are key elements.

Qualifications

• Final professional accountancy exams and full membership of a recognised body.
• Experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual accounts in line with reporting requirements.
• Maintain asset register, prepayments, accruals and VAT calculations.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with working papers for audits.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues to resolve queries and meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Education

Accountancy qualification

Professional body membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JDR Recruitment is recruiting a qualified Accountant to join the Department of Justice's Financial Services Division in Belfast as Staff Officer Accountant. You will support the Deputy Principal Accountant with monthly and annual financial reporting, including fixed assets, accruals and VAT.

The role is a temporary agency assignment with hybrid working after training, starting 23 November 2026 and ending 25 June 2027. Early career support and stakeholder engagement are key elements.