At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a busy finance team with financial reporting and accounting activities.
- Company: Join a central government organisation in Belfast, making a difference in public sector finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, flexible hours, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Immediate start available with potential for permanency.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a high-profile finance function while supporting key public sector programmes.
- Qualifications: Recognised Accounting Technician qualification and 2 years' finance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 31643 - 32293 £ per year.
Your new company 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 As an Accounting Technician, you will support the finance team with a range of financial reporting and accounting activities, including:
- 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 To be considered for this role, you will have:
- 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.
Desirable criteria:
- 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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Accounting Technician TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Hays is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a central government organisation in Belfast. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth in the public sector finance landscape. Join a supportive team where your contributions directly impact key public programmes and gain invaluable experience in financial reporting and stakeholder management.
Contact Details:
HAYS Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
