Belfast City Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Management Accountant to join the Finance Department, contributing to the delivery of exceptional financial services within the organisation. If you have a strong background in financial management and a desire to play a pivotal role in a dynamic public sector environment, this opportunity is for you.
Your Duties:
Revenue and Projects:
* Assist in coordinating the annual setting of revenue and capital budgets.
* Provide accurate and timely budget monitoring information to facilitate corporate financial management.
* Advise on technical accounting issues and ensure compliance with council's financial systems.
* Meet with business support managers to review performance against budget and forecast outturns.
* Deliver financial training to end-users and ensure effective presentation of financial data in publications and reports.
Capital Accounting:
* Maintain accurate records of the council's fixed assets and prepare capital accounting schedules for final accounts.
* Support the review and adaptation of financial systems to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Monitor and update capital accounting policies and liaise with internal stakeholders to meet financial information requirements.
General Responsibilities:
* Prepare and submit returns such as public expenditure surveys and capital monitoring reports.
* Contribute to the effective delivery of business plans and quality initiatives.
* Provide technical financial knowledge in meetings and working groups.
* Lead and motivate staff as needed, ensuring effective service delivery.
* Participate in recruitment, training, and development activities as directed.
* Uphold council policies and procedures, including health and safety and equal opportunities.
Your Profile:
Essential Criteria:
* Fully qualified accountant and member of a relevant professional body (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
At least two years' relevant experience in a large and complex organisation in each of the following areas:
* Budgetary control and annual budget setting processes.
* Development of accurate financial management information and reporting systems.
* Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure corporate financial systems meet user needs.
* Excellent communication, IT, and analytical skills with a strong knowledge of financial control systems.
* Understanding of local authority finance and related legislation.
Desirable Criteria:
* Three years' relevant experience in a public sector organisation.
Your Benefits:
* £24.22 per hour.
* Pension Contribution.
Additional Information:
* Full time, Temporary.
* 9AM-5PM, Monday-Friday.
* Finance Department, 9-21 Adelaide Street, Belfast.
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