N060/09/2026 - Management Accountant

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Gym facilities

Job summary

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance team at its Lisburn HQ. You will contribute to a modern, professional financial service, delivering timely management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, and supporting governance and accounting functions.

In this role you will lead the accounts technician, collaborate with the Head of Strategic Financial Management & Business Partnering, and work across cross‑departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, and support governance and accounting functions.

Job description

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

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.

Management Accountant - Job Ref N060/09/2026

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.

Benefits

• on-site parking
• flexible working
• generous holidays
• gym facilities on-site (see separate benefits package document for further detail)

Hours of work

• 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 be available upon completion of the probationary period; currently Finance staff are required to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, but should be available 5 days a weeks to attend the office as and when required for business need.

Position details

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).

Equal Opportunities

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, applications from this group is particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.