Staff Officer Accountant
JOB_53602294751622Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
24.02-25.01
ACCA, CIMA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTANT
Your New Company
The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking a qualified and experienced Staff Officer Accountant to join its Resource Accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting and support key business processes within a dynamic public sector environment.
Your New Role
As a Staff Officer Accountant, you will:
- Prepare and post monthly journals
- Liaise with stakeholders to investigate and resolve reconciling items
- Complete general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
- Provide financial information for the Annual Report and Accounts
- Support the production of accounts and VAT returns
- Undertake other ad hoc finance duties as required
Office attendance is required on Mondays and Tuesdays at Causeway Exchange, Belfast.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Professionally qualified accountant
- At least one year’s experience within the last five years in a finance-related environment, in one or more of the following areas:
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Financial accounting/auditing
- Forensic accounting/insolvency-related work
- Management accounting and cost analysis
- Investment finance
- Treasury management
- Development/implementation of financial systems
What You'll Get in Return
- Hourly Rate: £24.04–£25.01 per hour (£41,272 annually)
- Contract: Temporary (12 months+) which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the permanent external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team
- Hours:37 per week | Monday–Friday| Flexible start and finish times
- Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in office / 3 days from home
- Flexibility:Flexi-time available
What You Need to Do Now
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Staff Officer AccountantJOB_536022947516222025-12-012026-03-02
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