Public Sector Finance

DP ACCOUNTANT - PUBLIC SECTOR - BELFAST

Salary: £42,315 - £45,351 per annum

Employment: Permanent | Hybrid | Enhanced Pension | Flexible Working

REED Finance is delighted to be partnered with a large Public Sector organisation based in Belfast, in the appointment of a permanent Deputy Principal Accountant. This is a permanent and full-time role, which offers flexible and hybrid working, with an enhanced pension. *Closing Date: Friday 1st November 2024*

The Role:

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

• Provision of high quality, accurate and timely financial information to a range of stakeholders, including preparation of regular reports to senior management
• Provision of expert advice and guidance to budget holders on budgeting and the in-year monitoring of budgets
• Establishing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders, as required
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and costing of research and business development opportunities
• Provision of advice and guidance to promote the safeguarding of public funds and ensure that such funds are discharged with probity, regularity, and best value for money
• Establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems of internal control and governance frameworks, including the development of relevant policy and procedures
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems to support financial management and reporting processes
• Maintaining an up to date understanding of current public expenditure planning, monitoring, control, and accountability systems
• Assisting in the preparation of annual accounts as required and dealing with auditors
• Review and assessment of business cases and investment appraisal
• Managing the resources of your own section
• Promote high standards of accountability, integrity and probity and provide professional advice to support decision making
• Staff Management- Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement of the services they provide

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications:

• Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the professional bodies (ACCA, CAI, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent)

AND

2) Have at least a total of 2 year’s post qualification** practical experience, gained within the last 7 years, in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial planning and budgeting; OR
• Financial Management / Management Accounting; OR
• Financial Accounting/Auditing; OR
• Development/ Implementation of Financial Systems; OR
• Strategic planning and decision support in a finance or regulatory environment.

For more information and a candidate information booklet, please apply here or contact Mary at Reed Belfast. Alternatively, you can contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.