Staff Officer Accountant
JOB_53850874784548Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
24.04–25.01
ACCA, CIMA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANT, NICS, VAT returns, financial accountant
Your new company
You will be joining the Department of Justice, Financial Services Division, based at Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast.
Your new role
- Support the DP Accountant in delivering high quality Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) financial management and reporting obligations by preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual resource accounts in line with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
- Responsibility for preparing and monitoring provisions
- VAT Returns preparation
- Liaise with business areas to ensure accurate financial information and resolve queries
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across NIPS, FSD and other stakeholders to meet deadlines as required
What you'll need to succeed
Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below: (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland;
(b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
(c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
(d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
(e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
(f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
(g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
(b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
(c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
(d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
(e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
(f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
(g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
Have a total of at least one year’s experience gained in the last five years, in a finance-related environment.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working (2 office days per week)
- £24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually
- 37 hours per week
- 37 days annual leave
- Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team.
- Getting your foot in the door to the NICS.
- Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice
- Opportunity to support a high‑impact public sector organisation
- A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division
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.
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