Staff Officer Accountant

ACCA Careers; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks an Accountant for the Northern Ireland Civil Service to handle financial analyses, reporting, and team management. Ideal candidates should have accountancy qualifications and relevant experience, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must have passed final professional exams for membership.
• Membership in a professional accounting body is required.
• Experience in finance-related roles within the last five years is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial data analysis and budget management.
• Prepare departmental reports in compliance with regulations.
• Manage financial processing function and oversee trainee accountants.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

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REF: IRC313837

DEPARTMENT: Northern Ireland Civil Service

SALARY: £38,936 - £40,160 (£41,272 - £42,570 from 1 August 2025)

LOCATION: Posts will be based in the NICS throughout Northern Ireland.

Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities

For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please visit our website via the apply button below.

Are you a career minded individual who has an accountancy qualification and sound technical abilities?

Do you possess these qualities?

• Strong technical knowledge and expertise with a commitment to keep up-to-date with accountancy developments;
• Effective decision-making skills, particularly with increasing demands on public expenditure;
• Good problem-solving skills;
• Confident leadership skills;
• Can work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines;
• The ability to lead a team and work within a team environment;
• Can communicate effectively and positively with a wide range of internal and external customers.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

While the precise duties and responsibilities of individual posts will vary, indicative activities are listed below:

Analysis of financial data;

• In-year budget management and monitoring, monthly budget profiling, variance analysis and reporting;
  
  

Production of monthly and/or quarterly management accounting information;

Preparation of departmental or agency Annual Reports and Accounts in accordance with HM Treasury and Department of Finance guidance incorporating GAAP/ IFRS;

Dealing with internal and external auditors including the Northern Ireland Audit Office;

Development and review of financial IT systems;

Providing advice and guidance on the use and interpretation of financial information, accounting requirements and best practice;

Use of activity based costing and benchmarking techniques;

Promote good corporate governance across the organisation;

Management of the financial processing function; and

Management of staff, including Trainees Accountants and other resources.

Please Note

As the remit of the NICS is very diverse, the above list is not meant to be exhaustive but aims to give a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business needs and as directed by Line Management.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications:

• Have successfully passed the final professional examinations, and have met the practical experience requirements for membership of one of the professional bodies detailed below and either be a full current member of one of these professional bodies or be expected to attain full membership of one of these bodies by 2nd March 2026.
• Chartered Accountants Ireland;
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
• The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
  
  

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications* considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND

• Have a total of at least one year’s experience gained in the last five years, in a finance related environment, in one or more areas detailed below:
• financial planning and budgeting;
• financial accounting/auditing;
• forensic accounting/insolvency-related work;
• management accounting and cost analysis;
• investment finance;
• treasury management;
• corporate governance, including risk management; and/or
• development/implementation of financial systems.
  
  

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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