25 Oct
Vanrath
Belfast
Job description
Job Description
SO Accountant (NICS Contract)
VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Staff Officer Accountant to undertake a 6 month contract with a Civil Service ALB.
This role is due to commence immediately and would be ideal for a qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar post within the Public Sector.
This role is likely to be extended beyond 6 months and is offering the successful candidate the opportunity for Hybrid Working.
this role will also lead to a permanent opportunity with the business within 12 months.
The Role :
- Analysis of financial data;
- Budget management and monitoring, monthly budget profiling, variance analysis and reporting;
- Prepare monthly accrued income and quarterly deferred income journals on a timely basis
- Production of monthly and / or quarterly management accounting information;
- Development and review of financial systems;
- Providing advice and guidance on the use and interpretation of financial information, accounting requirements and best practice;
- Drafting and implementation of financial policies, procedures and controls
- Build strong working relationships with Science colleagues, by providing support and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to make improvements to processes and procedures, to ensure that service delivery is efficient and effective.
- Actively seek opportunities to build knowledge of the work carried out within assigned science branches to enhance the service provided.
The Ideal Candidate :
- Fully Qualified Accountant with proven experience of working at a relevant level within the Public Sector
- Exposure to preparing management and statutory accounts
- Highly computer literate with a good level of familiarity with MS Excel (Pivots Tables, V Look Ups experience preferable)
- Immediate availability
Remuneration : SO Accountant Level
SO Accountant Level