Qualified Accountant (Public Sector, Immediate Start)

Job Description

Qualified Accountant (Public Sector, Immediate Start)



VANRATH are pleased to be recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a well known public sector client within the Health Trust to be based out of their office in Belfast. Given the urgent nature of this role, the ideal candidate should be available to start on short notice and whilst public sector experience is preferred it is not essential. There is an extremely high chance that the successful applicant to undertake this contract will be made permanent with the business inside 6 months.


The Role

In this role you will assist the Directorate Accountant (DA) in providing a range of financial and business support services to a designated service directorate/corporate group(s) in order to achieve effective financial management and support the drive for continuous improvement in service delivery in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust.

  • Support the senior finance team in maintaining effective financial control within designated directorates by contributing to the Trust's financial strategy and financial plan through participation in the development of directorate's management plans.
  • Support the development of the annual budget setting process.
  • Participate in the development of the annual budget setting process for designated directorates
  • Produce monthly variance analysis reports which review actual financial performance against budgeted levels to ensure that a robust challenge function is applied to directorates and strong financial management principles and controls are applied and maintained.
  • Develop, prepare and collate financial management information and data on behalf of the DA for the Trust's accountability review process

* a full job specification will be provided to suitably experienced candidates



The Ideal Candidate:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (minimum of 2 years PQE)
- Excellent IT/systems skills
- Exposure to budgets, financial reporting and staff management
- Reduced notice period or immediate availability to commence assignment


Remuneration:

£42,000-£47,000


For further information on this role, or to discuss any other Senior Finance opportunities, please contact Robbie Lemon in the strictest confidence or apply via the link below.