Financial Accountant

Job Description

Financial Accountant - Belfast City Centre

The Client:

VANRATH are exclusively recruiting for a Financial Accountant on behalf of a leading public sector body, based in their brand new offices in Belfast City Centre. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a newly-created role which has come about due to restructuring across the wider team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a recently qualified accountant or experienced public sector accountant to further enhance their experience in a truly well-run department full of excellent finance staff.

The Role:

To be responsible for:

  • Preparing the main books of accounts including the accuracy, probity and effective operation of all relevant functions falling within Financial Accounting ensuring that it contributes towards the provision of a customer responsive and cost effective service.
  • Assisting the Principal Financial Accountant in managing all aspects of the financial accounting functions.
  • Assisting in developing and implementing a treasury management strategy in line with CIPFA's Treasury Management Code and a capital financing strategy in compliance with CIPFA's Prudential Code.
  • Contributing to the corporate management of the service through the maintenance of partnerships with senior officers, project teams and consultative groups as necessary.
  • Keeping under review new developments in all fields relevant to the service's responsibilities and to make recommendations to the HoF.
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely production of all information required for the Corporate Management Team (CMT), committee reports, official returns and performance measurement.
  • The management, development and implementation of special financial projects within Financial Services


The Person

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant
  • Experience of managing a team and financial reporting
  • Experience in Excel
  • Excellent management and organisational skills.
  • Familiarity with FRS 102 would be an advantage



Remuneration:

c.£42-45k

For further information on this vacancy, or other Senior Accountancy opportunities in Northern Ireland, please contact Robbie Lemon in the strictest confidence or apply via the link below.