Accountant Band 7

The closing date for this position is the 22 nd March 2026

Agency Placement

Accountant Band 7

NIAS HQ, Knockbracken Healthcare Park

Temporary (Approx 6 months)

£24.45 per hour

37.5 hours per week

Main Purpose

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.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

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. Provide financial training, advice and interpretation to budget holders and non-finance managers. Assist with the preparation and delivery of the annual financial statements, including revenue, capital and charitable funds accounts. Ensure completion of Whole of Government Accounts and TFR E&S Returns within required timescales. Maintain robust financial control systems, including reconciliations of all control accounts and payroll interface processes. Support development and maintenance of financial accounting policies, processes and documentation. Ensure effective capital accounting, including maintenance of the asset register. Provide specialist technical accounting advice in line with DoH guidance and Trust governance frameworks. Liaise with internal and external audit and ensure timely implementation of recommendations. Maintain oversight of contract registers across the Trust, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. Support procurement and contract management processes, providing guidance on policy, procedures and best practice. Identify gaps or risks in contract information and prepare reports to support decision making and service delivery. Act as a point of contact for directorates on procurement and contract compliance matters.

Essential Criteria:

(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

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.

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

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

Ability to influence and negotiate with staff at senior levels both internal and external to the Trust. Ability to analyse highly complex data and to communicate subsequent analysis. Ability to plan and work effectively within timescales and deadlines. Ability to review and challenge current processes in own area and throughout the organisation where there is a financial impact. Ability to manage and motivate staff. Have extensive working knowledge of ICT systems to include Microsoft Office, in particular having advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to influence and negotiate with staff at senior levels both internal and external to the Trust. Ability to analyse highly complex data and to communicate subsequent analysis. Ability to plan and work effectively within timescales and deadlines. Ability to review and challenge current processes in own area and throughout the organisation where there is a financial impact. Ability to manage and motivate staff. Have extensive working knowledge of ICT systems to include Microsoft Office, in particular having advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.