Deputy Principal Accountant

ACCA, CIMA, FINANCE MANAGER, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Job Title: Deputy Principal AccountantPay Scale: £27.55-£28.67 per hour- £47,304 (NICS Band) Location: Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast Branch: DoJ, Financial Services Division
Temporary: 12-month+ role with pathway to permanent opportunitiesHours: 37 hours per week - Monday-FridayHybrid working: 2 days office / 3 days homeFlexi-time and flexible start/finish
Purpose of RoleSupport the Department of Justice (DoJ) in its transition to a new finance and HR system as part of the Department of Finance's Integr8 transformation programme. The successful candidate will provide expert financial input throughout all phases of the project, including:

• Ensuring accurate integration of DoJ's systems and data.
• Supporting change management and stakeholder engagement within DoJ.
• Maintaining financial governance and compliance throughout the transition.

Main Duties

• Act as a key financial advisor during system implementation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transition.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with financial governance standards.
• Provide input on financial processes and controls during system integration.

Essential CriteriaApplicants must:Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the following professional bodies: (or equivalent)

• Chartered Accountants Ireland
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

AND

• Have at least two years' post-qualification experience gained within the last ten years in a finance-related environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of successful programme or project delivery.

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