Capital & General Ledger Assistant in Belfast

MCS Group is partnering with Northern Ireland Water to recruit a dedicated, detail-oriented professional to join their Finance, Regulation & Commercial (FRC) directorate as a Capital & General Ledger Assistant. Based at Westland in Belfast, this vital role supports the daily operations of the financial accounts team during a period of major capital investment. This role is not for someone seeking a standard, predictable routine. It is for an adaptable finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to support critical corporate operations and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: A third-level qualification (HNC, HND, or degree) in a business, finance, or accounting discipline along with at least 1 year of experience in a finance environment, OR 4 years of experience working within a business, finance, or accounting environment.
• Availability: Ability to fully commit to a temporary contract of up to 12 months, working a standard 37.5-hour week across 5 days.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of monthly financial reporting processes, excellent proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel), the ability to deliver high accuracy under tight timescales, and exceptional communication skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset & Ledger Maintenance: Ensuring the application of up-to-date IFRS accounting policies when maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and Oracle with additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Capital Project Commissioning: Independently commissioning NI Water capital projects by liaising with Management Accounts Business Partners and Field Managers, while analysing transactions and spend information on the CPMR system.
• Month-End & Year-End Processes: Managing reconciliations, preparing and posting capital journals, handling capitalised salaries and overhead allocations, and producing the monthly Fixed Asset Note to tight schedules.
• Audit & Reporting Support: Preparing high-quality management reports, providing information to external auditors during interim and year-end audits, and implementing recommendations as required.
• Systems & Team Collaboration: Participating in User Acceptance Testing for the Future Corporate Systems project, resolving transactional queries, and providing training or cover for other team members.

Why This Role?

This role offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career with a major utility provider handling a massive £2bn capital investment programme. You will work within a supportive team environment that champions professional development, continuous system knowledge, and high standards of public service confidence. NI Water is deeply committed to ensuring a collaborative and progressive workplace where your expertise directly impacts essential public infrastructure.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary: Starting salary of £29,863 per annum (£15.31 per hour) for a structured 37.5-hour week.
• Professional Growth: Gain hands‑on exposure to large-scale capital asset management and major financial system transitions.
• On-Site Benefits: Access to collective on-site facilities, including dedicated staff parking.

Please Note - This position is subject to a Basic Access NI check. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. This will be considered in line with Access NI code of practice and MCS Group's Access NI policies. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.