Capital & General Ledger Assistant in Lisburn

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 is a vital role supporting the daily operations of the financial accounts team during a period of major capital investment. This isn't a role for someone who wants a standard, predictable routine. This 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

• 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.
• Ability to fully commit to a temporary contract of up to 12 months, working a standard 37.5-hour week across 5 days.
• 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.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Sam Boles. 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 & MCS Group's Access NI policies. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles: MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. 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.