Deputy Principal Accountant
JOB_53740834769891Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
27.55–28.67
ACCA, CIMA, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
Your new company
You will be joining the Department of Finance within the Digital Shared Services (DSF) Accounting Services team. The team is responsible for providing high‑quality financial support across departmental organisations, with a focus on effective accounting, reconciliation and compliance with relevant standards. The role is based in Goodwood House, Belfast, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.
Your new role
As the Non‑Current Assets Manager (DP Accountant), you will play a key role in reviewing and overseeing non‑current asset transactions and reconciliations across departmental bodies. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing non‑current asset forms received from Retained Finance teams and resolving escalated accounting queries.
- Reviewing non‑current asset journals prior to posting and addressing any identified issues.
- Reviewing reconciliation work completed by the Non‑Current Assets Supervisor and carrying out further reconciliation where required to resolve variances.
- Monitoring and managing the shared mailbox, escalating items where appropriate.
- Liaising with Retained Finance teams via meetings and correspondence to resolve asset‑related queries.
- Applying the appropriate accounting standards and ensuring accuracy across all non‑current asset–related records.
- Knowledge of RAM, Cognos and public sector accounting is beneficial, although training can be provided.
The role is exclusive, office‑based two days in office, with working from home on other days. 37 hours per week.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need:
- Current membership of a CCAB Accountancy Institute (or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification experience.
What you’ll get in return
- Hybrid working pattern- 2 days offer/ 3 days home
- Flexibility options- flexible time and flexible start/finish times
- 37‑hour working week- opening to part time
- 37 day annual leave
- A 12‑month+ contract with a supported pathway to future permanent NICS opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and departmental decision‑making
Flexible working options available.
Deputy Principal AccountantJOB_537408347698912026-02-112026-05-12
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