Accountant

Accountant

Belfast

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The postholder will work across both Management Accounts and Financial Services, providing high‑quality, professional financial support to ensure the effective delivery of financial management, financial accounting, governance, reporting and control activities across the Trust.

The role will provide senior‑level financial expertise across a broad range of functions, supporting both routine operational activity and key corporate priorities.

The postholder will ensure the integrity of financial information, support directorates in financial decision‑making, assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and monitoring returns, and contribute to strong financial governance and performance across the organisation.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialist financial support to Senior Managers and budget holders to ensure effective financial management.

• Lead on the development of business cases and service development proposals, ensuring robust financial analysis and costing.

• Investigate variances, assess financial risks and support the development of corrective actions.

• Support financial planning processes including Trust financial plans, monthly reporting and monitoring returns.

• Contribute to strategic planning across the Trust, identifying interdependencies and impacts on financial position.

• Assist with annual budget setting, budgetary control, monitoring and reporting.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Experience

Minimum of 1 year's finance experience following successful completion of final professional accountancy exams (dated from notification by institute of completion);

AND

Worked with a range of Stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 2 years;

AND

Successfully demonstrated people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.

Qualifications/ Registration

Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post

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