Assistant Accountant - NI Housing Executive - Belfast
Join the finance team within a large scale Public Sector environment with a turnover exceeding £1.2bn. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your accounting skills and experience - apply today to find out more.
About the role:
- Hourly Rate: £19.32 per hour
- Location: Belfast
- Hours: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Holidays: 35 days pro rata
- Please note closing date for applications is 8th October 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver day-to-day management accounting and reporting for a division.
- Support budget holders with reports, investigate variances, and advise on corrective actions.
- Manage the operation of the relevant finance section, ensuring timely processing of transactions.
- Maintain financial systems, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and standards.
- Liaise with senior staff on finance matters and provide performance updates.
- Assist with reports, investigations, and contribute to business improvements.
- Deputise for the Team Accountant as needed.
Criteria:
Hold one of the following:
- AAT/IATI final exams, or
- Foundation papers of a CCAB body, or
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
And 2 years' experience in 3 of the following:
- Budget setting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Providing a range of financial analysis
including providing senior managers or budget holders with
detailed management reports, investigation of budget variances
and providing advice on necessary corrective actions.
- Experience in the use of an integrated financial
management system, linked reporting tools and advanced
spreadsheet skills.
- Experience in the identification and implementation of
business process improvements within a finance environment to
drive improved performance
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic Access NI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
Apply online, email wendy@riadaresourcing.com or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 in strictest confidence.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.