Accountant

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career within a newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Finance team within a leading public sector Council, supporting effective financial management, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector Council in their search for an Accountant. There are two roles available, one 6 month contract & one 14 month contract. These roles would suit an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their accounting experience, with the opportunity to work across a range of key finance functions and contribute to the continued development of the Council's financial services.

The Role:

* Support Accounting Managers with financial management, reporting, compliance and team development.

* Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to financial statements and management accounts.

* Analyse financial data to support decision-making across the Council.

* Support budgeting, forecasting, treasury management and financial risk management.

* Contribute to financial policies and procedures and provide guidance to key stakeholders.

* Take responsibility for an area such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Capital Accounting or Treasury Accounting, depending on your experience.

* Work collaboratively across the Finance team, with opportunities to gain experience across different accounting functions.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

* Relevant accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent).

* Experience of financial management, accounting and financial reporting.

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and support decision-making.

* Experience or understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting or financial compliance.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear financial guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.

* Ability to work effectively as part of a wider Finance team while managing your own workload.

* Commitment to maintaining high standards of financial governance, compliance and accuracy.

What's in it for you?

* Opportunity to join a newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate.

* Hybrid working arrangements.

* Competitive annual salary.

* Opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple areas of accounting.

* Potential to develop experience across Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Capital Accounting and Treasury Accounting.

* Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career within a public sector Finance function.

* Supportive and collaborative working environment.

* The opportunity to play a key role in supporting effective financial management and decision-making across the Council.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd via:

j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs | 02890490907

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.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit our website to view a wide selection of our current opportunities.