Finance Manager (DP Accountant)

Posted 25 February 2026
Salary £47304 - £49515 per annum + Flexi-time scheme
LocationBelfast
Job type Contract
Discipline Accountancy & FinancePublic Sector
ReferenceRJL2502262_1772034229

Job description

Are you a Qualified Accountant interested in a contract opportunity as a Deputy Principal Accountant within the Northern Ireland Public Sector? We are delighted to be partnered with a well known ALB in Belfast who are looking for immediate support within their finance team.

What's in it for you?

  • £47,304 - £49,515
  • Hybrid Working
  • Immediate start

About the organisation

VANRATH are delighted to be partnered with a well known NI Public Sector body in their recruitment of a DP Accountant (Finance Manager). This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who provide a key service across Northern Ireland.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the management and control of the Finance team and will oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, cash management, budget preparation and general financial monitoring.

To be considered for this role it is essential to be a Fully Qualified Accountant with membership of one of the professional bodies.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the day to day running of the finance and governance teams through the use of appropriate systems, processes, policies, procedures and practices to meet the needs of the business.
  • Preparing Annual Accounts, in line with relevant Government Accounting standards for submission to the Northern Ireland Audit Office and Companies House.
  • Management of organisational response to suspected fraud in line with policy and procedure.
  • Contributing to the planning, agreement and monitoring of financial targets

**Full job description/application pack available on request**

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