Accountant

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career within a newly established Corporate & Support Services Directorate ? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive Finance team within a leading public sector organisation, supporting strong financial management, reporting and decision-making across the organisation.

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for an Interim Accountant on an 14-month basis . This opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their accounting experience, working across a range of key finance functions while contributing to the ongoing development of the organisation's financial services.

The Role:

• Provide support to Accounting Managers across financial management, reporting, compliance and team development.
• Maintain robust and accurate financial records, contributing to the preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
• Review and analyse financial information to support effective decision-making across the organisation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, treasury activities and the management of financial risks.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, providing financial advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Take ownership of a designated area, such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Capital Accounting or Treasury Accounting , depending on your skills and experience.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Finance function, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of accounting disciplines.

The Person

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience across financial management, accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and contribute to informed decision-making.
• Experience or knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting or financial compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to join a newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate.
• £48,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to broaden your accounting experience across a range of finance functions.
• Potential to gain experience across Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Capital Accounting and Treasury Accounting.
• Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial finance skills within a public sector environment.
• Supportive Finance team and collaborative working culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to effective financial management and decision-making across the organisation.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland 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 your request.

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