Public Sector Accountant (Immediate Start!)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known public sector organisation in Belfast is seeking a Qualified Accountant for a 6-month interim contract. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in financial management and public sector accounting, ensuring compliance in financial reporting. This role also offers the prospect of extending your public sector expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post qualified experience in accounting.
• Experience in public sector is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Manage and co-ordinate the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Ensure completion of appropriate statutory returns.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Managing and leading a team

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Are you interested in joining a public sector organisation in the Belfast area?

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary of £44,000
• 37 hours per week
• Immediate start available
• Interim contract for c.6 months

About your next employer

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a very well known public sector organisation in Belfast City Centre who are currently recruiting an Accountant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain public sector experience with a well known organisation in NI that provide a fantastic service to the community. The Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of Annual Financial Statements, month end preparation of budgetary information and other statutory returns.

This is an interim contract role for 6 months initially, with the potential for extension. To be considered for this role, it is essential to be a fully Qualified Accountant, ideally with previous experience in public sector.

Interviewing immediately.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years' post qualified experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment
• Track record in managing and leading a team

What you'll do

• Ensure completion of appropriate statutory returns
• Manage and co-ordinate the preparation of annual financial statements
• Ensuring all budgets, forecasts are prepared
• Production of capital investment appraisals
• Monitor budgets working closely with budget managers

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