Assistant Accountant; Public Sector

Position: Assistant Accountant (Public Sector)
VANRATH is delighted to be working with a well known Public Sector Organisation to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to become part of a growing finance team. This role is initially on an interim basis with potential for long term extension. What You'll get Immediate start Competitive salary (£37,500)  holiday pay Supportive team and working environment Hybrid working City centre location What you'll do Play a key role in the development of budgetary control processes, supporting budget holders with the provision of reports, investigation of variances and providing advice on necessary corrective actions.

Perform financial reviews of provider organisations and validate the accuracy of their financial returns, including drafting reports for review. Provide senior Finance staff with performance information in relation to the relevant areas of responsibility, ensuring that any issues are escalated and proposals for resolution are made. Assist with ad hoc investigations and reports, while ensuring that regular reports are produced and circulated in accordance with agreed reporting timetables.

Represent the Finance section on internal/external committees and working groups, as required. Identify business improvements with the aim of enhancing the performance of the relevant Finance section. About You Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: the final examinations of AAT or IATI; or the foundation papers of a CCAB body (or equivalent) or a relevant Bachelor's degree (where accounting is the major component) or equivalent qualification Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting environment in at least 2 of the following areas in their application:
Experience in budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting of expenditure. Experience in the preparation or review of statutory or management accounts. Experience in the use of an integrated financial management system, linked reporting tools and advanced spreadsheets skills. For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robbie Lemon in the strictest confidence.

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Assistant accountant management accounts part-qualified