Accountant

Accountant (Public Sector)

Salary: £23.67 an hour

Employment: 3 months temporary assignment, full-time (36 hrs per week), hybrid (one day at home)

Reed Accountancy is partnered with an established and highly reputable Public Body in Ballymena in the appointment of an experienced Accountant to work full-time on a temporary and initial 3-month basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide technical advice and support on accounting and finance matters to the Head of Finance.
• To ensure completion of all appropriate statutory returns
• To assist in the development of policies, procedures and systems to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the organisation
• To take lead responsibility for the day-to-day management of all the Finance Departments internal and external audit assignments and to coordinate timely implementation of audit recommendations, reviewing and redesigning processes where necessary.
• To manage the production of monthly income and expenditure reports and supporting financial statements from the computerised accounting system
• To ensure that all standing financial procedures are regularly reviewed and updated to take accounts of best practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring that all budgets, forecasts and projections are consistent with and are regularly reconciled to the organisations monthly financial accounts.
• To work with the Head of Finance in formulating annual and long term strategic financial planning.
• To be responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s purchasing process complies with all the relevant procurement legislation, value for money and public procurement principles
• To be responsible for ensuring the operation of the organisation’s payroll and expense’s function operates in accordance with all Statutory and audit requirements.
• To provide, as required, advice and guidance to managers in respect of the process to be followed in respect of payroll / expenses activities.
• To assist the Head of Finance in the development and monitoring of the Finance Department’s risk register.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full member of one of the following bodies:

                  - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland;

                  - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;

                  - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;

                  - The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;

                  - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; or

                  - The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

• Must have a minimum of three years post qualification (membership) experience in a finance function, including responsibility for preparation of annual financial statements and liaison with audit.
• Proven track record of leading a successful team.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial matters

For a full job description or more information, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.