x2 NEW DP ACCOUNTANT ROLES (PERM, NICS)

x2 NEW DP ACCOUNTANT ROLES (PERM, NICS) VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively working with x2 NICS ALBs who are both recruiting for a DP Accountant as they continue to grow their finance team and cope with a demanding workload!! The two roles are situated in Belfast City Centre and Greater Belfast. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-level financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making. Both positions requires a deep understanding of public sector finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and various stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Provision of high quality, accurate and timely financial information to a range of stakeholders, including preparation of regular reports to senior management. Provision of expert advice and guidance to budget holders on budgeting and the in-year monitoring of budgets. Establishing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with colleagues across the business and external stakeholders, as required. Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and costing of research and business development opportunities. Provision of advice and guidance to promote the safeguarding of public funds and ensure that such funds are discharged with probity, regularity and best value for money. Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement of the services they provide to the business.. Ensure effective management of staff including absence and performance management. Essential Criteria Applicants must be a member of the following: 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. Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications* considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated. AND 2) Have at least a total of 2 year's post qualification** practical experience, gained within the last 7 years, in one or more of the following areas: Financial planning and budgeting; OR Financial Management / Management Accounting; OR Financial Accounting/Auditing; OR Development/ Implementation of Financial Systems; OR Strategic planning and decision support in a finance or regulatory environment. For further information on this job, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today. Skills: Belfast Civil Service Public Sector Finance Accountancy Accountant Management Accountant