Accountant in Belfast

Accountant

Belfast

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The postholder will work across both Management Accounts and Financial Services, providing high-quality, professional financial support to ensure the effective delivery of financial management, financial accounting, governance, reporting and control activities across the Trust.

The role will provide senior-level financial expertise across a broad range of functions, supporting both routine operational activity and key corporate priorities.

The postholder will ensure the integrity of financial information, support directorates in financial decision-making, assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and monitoring returns, and contribute to strong financial governance and performance across the organisation.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialist financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders to ensure effective financial management.
• Lead on the development of business cases and service development proposals, ensuring robust financial analysis and costing.
• Investigate variances, assess financial risks and support the development of corrective actions.
• Support financial planning processes including Trust financial plans, monthly reporting and monitoring returns.
• Contribute to strategic planning across the Trust, identifying interdependencies and impacts on financial position.
• Assist with annual budget setting, budgetary control, monitoring and reporting.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Experience

Minimum of 1 year\’s finance experience following successful completion of final professional accountancy exams (dated from notification by institute of completion);

AND

Worked with a range of Stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 2 years;

AND

Successfully demonstrated people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.

Qualifications/ Registration

Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post

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