Assistant Accountant (Public Sector)

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

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.

    Skills:Assistant accountant management accounts part-qualified

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    Posted: October 6th, 2026