Project Accountant

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with the Business Services Organisation (BSO) to recruit a Project Accountant on a 6-month interim basis, based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile programme within the healthcare sector, providing critical financial leadership and support to the Equip Programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management, delivering insightful financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining strong governance and control frameworks.

The role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the Project Accountant will lead on the provision of financial support across a major programme, ensuring effective budget management and compliance with public sector financial standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts and expenditure analysis.
• Supporting programme leadership with financial planning, budgetary control and decision-making.
• Monitoring programme expenditure and identifying financial risks, pressures and variances.
• Working closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure effective financial governance.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit requirements.
• Managing budget allocations across revenue and capital expenditure streams.
• Assisting with the development and financial appraisal of business cases in line with Green Book guidance.
• Leading on financial controls, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Managing relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Providing line management, leadership and development support to finance staff.
• Deputising for senior finance leadership where required.

The Person

To be considered, you will meet the following essential criteria:

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAI, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent recognised body).
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience within the last 5 years in either: Project accounting, control account reconciliations and capital accounting; OR Management accounting, supporting budget holders and preparing business cases.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior levels.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with financial systems and computerised accounting ledgers.

Desirable

• Experience working within Health and Social Care (HSC) or a similar public sector environment.
• Knowledge of public sector accounting and governance requirements.

The role

• Location: Belfast
• Duration: 6 months with potential extension
• Pay: £24.45 per hour
• Access to internal opportunities, hybrid working

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Sam Boles on 02890 490909

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