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Hays are recruiting on behalf of a central government organisation based in Belfast. This is an opportunity to join a busy finance team supporting the delivery of key public sector programmes, offering valuable exposure to government finance, financial reporting and stakeholder management within a large and complex organisation.

Your new role

• Raising sales invoices and purchase orders.
• Preparing month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and processing banking transactions.
• Assisting with lease accounting and fixed asset reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly, interim and year-end accounts.
• Assisting with audit preparation and providing supporting documentation.
• Conducting financial analysis and investigating variances.
• Supporting grant accounting and associated accrual processes.
• Responding to financial queries from internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

• A recognised Accounting Technician qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification finance experience gained within the last 5 years.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and financial management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large datasets and complex spreadsheets.
• Experience using Oracle Financial Systems or a similar integrated finance system.

• Previous experience working within the public sector, local government or a similar regulated environment.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £31,643 - £32,293 plus a yearly accountancy allowance.
• Potential permanency.
• Immediate start available.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours.
• On-site car parking.
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
• Valuable experience working within a high-profile public sector finance function.

What you need to do now

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