Assistant Accountant - #2160308

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A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a temporary basis to provide cover within a busy asset management and financial business partnering function. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a large, complex organisation that plays a vital role in delivering essential services across Northern Ireland.

Your new role

As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering day-to-day management accounting and financial reporting services for a large operational division.Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and financial planning activities.
• Producing accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
• Investigating budget variances and providing meaningful analysis to budget holders and senior managers.
• Supporting budgetary control processes and expenditure monitoring.
• Providing financial information and advice to operational stakeholders.
• Maintaining financial records within an integrated financial management system.
• Developing and enhancing reporting tools, including advanced spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and drive efficiencies.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT/IATI qualified, part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent), or hold a relevant accounting degree.
• At least 2years' experience in management accounting, including three of the following:
  • Budget setting, forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
  • Financial analysis, management reporting and variance investigation.
  • Integrated finance systems and advanced Excel reporting.
  • Process improvement within a finance function.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
• Basic Access NI clearance (or willingness to obtain).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of £19.32 per hour.
• Full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
• Initial contract through to January 2027 with the potential to extend.
• Valuable experience within a large public sector finance environment.
• Exposure to strategic budgeting, financial reporting and business partnering activities.

What you need to do now

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