Your new company

You will be joining the Department of Justice, Financial Services Division, based at Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast.

Your new role

Support the DP Accountant in delivering high quality Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) financial management and reporting obligations by preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual resource accounts in line with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
Responsibility for preparing and monitoring provisions
VAT Returns preparation
Liaise with business areas to ensure accurate financial information and resolve queries
Work collaboratively with colleagues across NIPS, FSD and other stakeholders to meet deadlines as required
What you'll need to succeed

Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below: (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland;
(b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
(c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
(d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
(e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
(f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
(g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.

Have a total of at least one year's experience gained in the last five years, in a finance-related environment.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working (2 office days per week)
£24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually
37 hours per week
37 days annual leave
Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team.
Getting your foot in the door to the NICS.
Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice
Opportunity to support a high‑impact public sector organisation
A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division

What you need to do now

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