Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a respected public‑sector organisation committed to delivering high standards of financial governance, compliance, and service to stakeholders across Northern Ireland. Due to continued growth and the increasing scope of financial activity, we are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced DP Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Income Generation, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management in line with Managing Public Money NI and wider public‑sector financial protocols. This is a varied, technical and rewarding role covering financial accounting, grant management, payroll liaison, and reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting & Systems

Oversee the computerised accounting system (Sage 200), ensuring timely and accurate data processing and reporting
Maintain the Project Accounting module
Raise purchase orders in line with organisational policies

Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance

Assist with budgetary control, month-end routines and year-end accounts
Prepare monthly VAT returns and all bank/control account reconciliations
Prepare financial reports, returns, submissions and cash forecasts for internal and external stakeholders including DfC
Manage the monthly drawdown submission
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register

Grant Management

Provide accurate financial information for external grant applications
Administer grant claims and reporting using electronic systems such as Je‑S
Maintain the grants database and produce periodic and final financial statements

Procurement & Business Cases

Support procurement activity and assist in preparing business cases in accordance with CPD and DfC guidance
Monitor spend against business cases and PPEs

Payroll & Pensions

Prepare monthly payroll information for submission to payroll providers
Liaise via secure interfaces to ensure accurate exchange of documents
Update NILGOSC records and prepare regulatory returns

Audit & Governance

Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing evidence of compliance
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with policy

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you must:
Essential Criteria
Be a fully qualified member of ICAI, ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, or hold an equivalent international qualification
Have 2+ years’ post‑qualification experience in financial management, management accounting or financial accounting
Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Desirable Skills
Experience with Sage 200
Previous experience in public sector, charity, research, or grant‑funded environments
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive pay: £27.55-£28.67 per hour
• Hybrid working: 2 office days / 3 home days
• Flexi-time and flexible start/finish times
• 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Initial contract role with a supported pathway to perm position

What you need to do now
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