Public Sector Accountant (Immediate Start!)

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

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Belfast is seeking a Qualified Accountant for an immediate start in a 6-month interim contract role. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable public sector experience, with responsibilities including the preparation of annual financial statements and budget management. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified with a strong track record in team leadership and management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3+ years' post qualified experience.
• Experience in the public sector is essential.
• Track record of managing and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and statutory returns.
• Manage budget forecasts and monitor budgets closely.
• Liaise with budget managers for accurate reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Public Sector Accountant (Immediate Start!)

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

• Your paycheck is just the start, experience rewards that truly add value.
• Your paycheck is just the start, experience rewards that truly add value.