SO Accountant (Public Sector)

SO Accountant (Public Sector)

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a public sector organisation based in Greater Belfast, who are looking to recruit an SO Accountant to their busy finance team. This is an ongoing contract for a minimum period of 6 months and would be ideal for a Qualified Accountant looking to gain public sector experience.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the permanent role in 6 months time.


The Role:

• 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
• 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)

Remuneration:

£34,000-£37,000


For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Finance Interim job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robbie Lemon in the strictest confidence on 02890 330 250.