Job Description

SO Accountant (Belfast City Centre)
VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Staff Officer Accountant to undertake a 6 month contract with a Civil Service ALB in the City Centre. This role is due to commence immediately and would be ideal for a qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar post within the Public Sector. This role is likely to be extended beyond 6 months and is offering the successful candidate the opportunity for Hybrid Working. this role will also lead to a permanent opportunity with the business within 12 months.
The Role:

• Analysis of financial data;
• 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
• Build strong working relationships with Science colleagues, by providing support and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• 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)
• Immediate availability

Remuneration:
SO Accountant Level
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Temporary Accountancy job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland,contact Robbie Lemon or please apply via the link below. '