Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£27.55- £28.67
ACCA, CIMA, FINANCE MANAGER, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Job Title: Deputy Principal Accountant
Pay Scale: £27.55–£28.67 per hour- £47,304 (NICS Band) Location: Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast Branch: DoJ, Financial Services Division
Temporary: 12-month+ role with pathway to permanent opportunities
Temporary: 12-month+ role with pathway to permanent opportunities
Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday–Friday
Hybrid working: 2 days office / 3 days home
Flexi-time and flexible start/finish
Purpose of Role
Support the Department of Justice (DoJ) in its transition to a new finance and HR system as part of the Department of Finance’s Integr8 transformation programme. The successful candidate will provide expert financial input throughout all phases of the project, including:
- Ensuring accurate integration of DoJ’s systems and data.
- Supporting change management and stakeholder engagement within DoJ.
- Maintaining financial governance and compliance throughout the transition.
Main Duties
- Act as a key financial advisor during system implementation.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transition.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with financial governance standards.
- Provide input on financial processes and controls during system integration.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must:
Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the following professional bodies: (or equivalent)- Chartered Accountants Ireland
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
- The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
- Have at least two years’ post-qualification experience gained within the last ten years in a finance-related environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of successful programme or project delivery.
