N039/05/2026 - Management Accountant

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 49,282 - 52,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Gym facilities

Job summary

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland is seeking a Management Accountant to contribute to its Finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, and supervising the accounts technician. This position offers a salary between £49,282 and £52,413 per annum along with an excellent benefits package, including flexible working hours and on-site facilities. The post is based at the NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn, with a hybrid working option available.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and accounting functions.
• Ability to deliver timely management accounts and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of management accounts.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Lead and mentor the accounts technician.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team management

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

• NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX

Role Overview

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction.

NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Management Accountant - Job Ref N039/05/2026. The Management Accountant will contribute as an integral member of the Finance team to support the provision of a modern, professional and responsive financial service. They will provide a leading contribution to the efficient delivery of a full range of financial management, governance and accounting functions, including but not limited to, the timely delivery of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, managing the accounts technician and providing support to the Head of the Strategic Financial Management & Business Partnering team on other accounting matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals, the role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site (see separate benefits package document for further detail).

Working Hours

• 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
• A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation.
• In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.
• Hybrid working may also be available subject to service need.

There is currently 1 permanent post based at NIFRS HQ in Lisburn. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).

Salary

The salary scale is PO5. The salary range is currently £49,282 - £52,413 per annum (Under Review).

All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: [e-mail], or telephone [phone].

Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 22nd May 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion.

NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.