Management Accountant

Management Accountant (Public Sector Contract)

VANRATH are currently seeking an experienced and Qualified Management Accountant to join a large public sector organisation in Northern Ireland for an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support the financial management function in a fast-paced and dynamic public sector environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality management accounting services, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring financial performance is accurately tracked and reported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.

• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Provide financial insights and advice to senior management to support strategic decisions.

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.

• Review and challenge operational and financial performance to drive efficiency improvements.

• Ensure all financial activities are aligned with the organisation’s financial policies and procedures.

• Assist with audit preparations and provide financial data for internal and external audits.

• Support other ad-hoc financial projects as required.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).

• Proven experience in management accounting, ideally within the public sector.

• Strong understanding of public sector financial regulations and practices.

• High level of proficiency in financial management software and Excel.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholder.

For further information on this job, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today.