Staff Officer Accountant, Derry, Public Sector, Contract Role
Your new company
Hays Accountancy and Finance are recruiting for the appointment of a Staff Officer Accountant with a large public sector organisation based in the Derry / L'Derry area. This is a contract role offering a competitive rate with hybrid working and flexible working hours.
Your new role
Working in the Financial Planning department supporting the Deputy Principal Accountant, your duties will include:
1. Assisting the DP Accountant in the preparation of the In-year and future budget exercises/returns;
2. Assisting with the Departmental Five-Year Budget Sustainability Plan;
3. Preparation of financial reports;
4. Advising business areas and budget holders of financial position and issues;
5. Providing advice and guidance to budget holders on budgets, profiling and forecasting, business cases/approvals, funding and charging, accounting treatments, and other ad hoc duties as requested.
What you'll need to succeed
You must have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the following professional bodies:
1. Chartered Accountants Ireland;
2. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
3. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
4. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
5. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
6. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
7. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.
Additional skills required include:
* Financial/Management Accounting Skills;
* Good oral and written communication skills;
* Excellent organisational skills;
* The ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines;
* Team working skills;
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
What you'll get in return
You will work for a government organisation gaining valuable experience in the public sector. You will receive a competitive hourly rate, hybrid working 1-2 days in the office per week, and flexible working hours.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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