Accountant

The role

• Provide financial and governance services to support the organisations strategic and statutory aims.
• Assist in delivering finance, procurement, payroll, audit, and other financial processes aligned with best practices and government guidelines.
• Contribute to annual budget setting and forecasting exercises, adhering to organisational and departmental timetables.
• Prepare financial reports, monitor expenditures, cash flows, and complete monthly reconciliations for accuracy within the Balance Sheet.
• Support Public Expenditure and Supply Estimate processes and ensure compliance with Department of Finance requirements.
• Lead financial advice, including VAT and business case guidance, and stay updated on financial policies and accounting standards.
• Oversee corporate governance processes, including risk management, fraud prevention, and Public Sector Prompt Payment compliance.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, auditors, and provide training for non-finance managers to support budgetary control.
• Foster a customer-focused, professional culture, and lead team development to ensure adherence to the organisations values.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Accountancy Qualification: Must be a fully qualified member of an accountancy body.
• Experience Requirement: At least two years of post-qualification experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Budgeting: Experience with annual budget creation and forecasting.
• Financial Reporting: Skilled in producing monthly and annual accounts per financial and auditing standards.
• Budget Reporting: Experienced in regular budget and variance reporting to budget holders.
• Audit and Compliance: Able to respond promptly to departmental and audit requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Knowledgeable in risk management strategy, corporate risk registers, and governance policies.
• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and experienced with financial systems, including computerized ledgers and budgetary controls

Desirable:

• Public Sector Experience: Knowledge of financial/governance processes and statutory goals in the public sector.
• Government Accounting: Experienced in central government public expenditure and budgeting.
• Resource Accounts: Skilled in producing accounts per FReM and DoF standards.

What’s in it for you?:

• A generous salary
• Excellent annual leave allowance (37 days)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• The opportunity to gain experience working in a role at the forefront of public sector

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on or on email at s.

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