Job Description
VANRATH is delighted to be working with a well known Public Sector Organisation to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to become part of a growing finance team. This role is initially on an interim basis with potential for long term extension.
What You'll get
* Immediate start
* Competitive salary (£34,700) + holiday pay
* Supportive team and working environment
* Hybrid working
* City centre location
What you'll do
* Play a key role in the development of budgetary control processes, supporting budget holders with the provision of reports, investigation of variances and providing advice on necessary corrective actions.
* Perform financial reviews of provider organisations and validate the accuracy of their financial returns, including drafting reports for review.
* Provide senior Finance staff with performance information in relation to the relevant areas of responsibility, ensuring that any issues are escalated and proposals for resolution are made.
* Assist with ad hoc investigations and reports, while ensuring that regular reports are produced and circulated in accordance with agreed reporting timetables.
* Represent the Finance section on internal/external committees and working groups, as required.
* Identify business improvements with the aim of enhancing the performance of the relevant Finance section.
About You
Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications:
* the final examinations of AAT or IATI; or
* the foundation papers of a CCAB body (or equivalent) or
* a relevant Bachelor's degree (where accounting is the major component) or equivalent qualification
1. Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting environment in at least 2 of the following areas in their application:
* Experience in budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting of expenditure.
* Experience in the preparation or review of statutory or management accounts.
* Experience in the use of an integrated financial management system, linked reporting tools and advanced spreadsheets skills.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.