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Staff Officer Accountant - Enniskillen - Public Sector
Salary: £37,802 – £38,990 per annum
Employment: 12-month FTC | Generous Pension | Hybrid Working
**Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025 **
REED Finance is delighted to be partnered with a reputable Public Sector organisation based in Enniskillen in the appointment of a temporary Staff Officer Accountant. This is a full-time,12-month fixed-term contract which offers a generous pension, hybrid working, and many other fantastic benefits!
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful Staff Officer Accountant will be expected to contribute to an efficient and effective finance function, supporting strategic financial management, and ensuring annual financial statements are complete and accurate.
- Produce management reports and variance analysis and maintain budget control through regular contact with budget holders engaging in the use of digital technology
- Prepare budgets and scenario planning in consultation with management.
- Assist in the planning and preparation of the draft Annual Accounts preparing supporting papers as required
- Assist the Cost Modelling Specialist in the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
- Contribute to enhanced systems and processes being implemented
- Support business case preparation where required
- Support the administration and management of claims for third party funding
- Ensure financial policies and procedures are kept up to date where necessary
- Support an adequate system of internal control is operated for the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities including fraud and corruption.
- Provide reports, returns and financial information as required by Sponsor Departments and external stakeholders
- Co-ordinate responses to PQ's and AQ's
- Enhance current systems and implement new systems as required, providing training, establishing KPI’s, updating procedures and policies to achieve efficiencies and improved business practices.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAI) and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, OR
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAI and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, AND
- Hold a current driving licence and possess access to a form of transport which will permit travel.
What you will need to succeed!
- Experience in the preparation of both management and year end accounts, preparing for audits, using a computerised accounts package and experience supervising staff.
- Strong technical, numerical, excel and word skills with the ability to analyse and report financial information efficiently.
- Ability to analyse data and produce relevant accurate reports.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels including senior management.
- Proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Word etc.
- A high degree of self-motivation and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to manage deadlines often to tight timescales.
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Flexible approach with a focus on service and performance
For more information and a candidate information booklet, please apply here or contact Mary O’Mahony at Reed Belfast. Alternatively, you can contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.
