Job description

Senior Accountant - Invest NI

We are delighted to be exclusively partnered with one of Northern Ireland's most recognisable employers - Invest NI - as they aim to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant to join their thriving team.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of supporting business growth, innovation, and international investment across the region.

What's in it for you?

£61,673 - £64,469 salary band
Enhanced public sector pension
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
Flexible and hybrid working
Comprehensive well being, inclusion and family-friendly policies
Long-term career stability with meaningful work and influence

The Opportunity

As Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal leadership role within Invest NI's audit function, taking ownership of the design, delivery and continuous improvement of audit processes. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, provide expert financial and audit advice to senior stakeholders, and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and assurance are maintained.

This role offers significant scope to influence how public funds are protected and deployed, while contributing directly to Invest NI's mission of helping businesses grow, compete internationally, and attract inward investment.

About you

You will be a fully qualified accountant (minimum 5 years PQE) and a current member of one of the following bodies:
ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAI or ICAS.

You will also bring:

Proven experience developing audit procedures and leading audit teams
Strong background in process improvement within robust governance frameworks
Experience interpreting and advising on legal contracts and financial structures
Ability to deliver clear, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders
Demonstrated people leadership, including resource planning and team development

What you'll do

Lead a team responsible for the audit of financial assistance claims
Design, implement and review audit procedures in line with best practice
Ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
Advise on commercial and financial aspects of grant contracts
Drive systems and process improvements to enhance governance and efficiency
Design and deliver high-quality training across the audit team
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and partners
Liaise with Internal Audit and the Northern Ireland Audit Office
Produce accurate, timely financial reports to support decision-making
Contribute to risk management, governance and wider organisational projects

If successful, you will be joining a team that plays a vital role in shaping Northern Ireland's economic landscape - a role offering real purpose, influence and professional satisfaction.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st January at 12pm

For further information, or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon at VANRATH today.