Accounting Technician

Job title:
Accounting Technician (Two Positions)

Company name:
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

Location:
Lisburn

Type:
Temporary up to 6 months with the possibility of an extension

Rate:
£17.65 per hour

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Structure:
To assist the Finance offices with timely and accurate production of financial reports, information and reconciliations, through the provision of high quality administrative and technical support.

To contribute as an integral member of the Finance team to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive Financial Services to support the vision and mission of NIFRS

Key Details
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* £17.65
* Lisburn
* 36.25 hours per week

Responsibilities
* To support the Management Accountant in the provision of an efficient and effective Management Accounts.

* To support the Management Accountant to formulate financial forecasts and plans to enable service delivery.

* To support the Management Accountant the development and provision of the annual revenue and capital budgets and subsequent production of budgetary and outturn forecasts and issue of periodic reports.
* To support the Management Accountant in the completion of monthly management accounts and monitoring returns for the Board, Corporate Management Team and the sponsoring body.

* To work with the Finance Business Partners to produce monthly variance analysis reports which review actual financial performance against budget to ensure that a robust challenge function is applied to directorates. This includes monthly management accounts packs for Senior Management and the Board, and returns to the sponsoring body.

Candidate Requirements

* Possess 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
* Have a minimum of two years' experience working in a Finance environment in a medium to large organisation, to include :
(a) Preparing journals and completing month-end reconciliations.
(b) Working with a computerised accounts package
(c) Using advanced excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes.

Can demonstrate:
(a) Deliver high quality work with excellent attention to detail;
(b) The ability to work individually or as a team
member;
(c) Effective communication and the ability to provide timely and accurate information; (d) A strong customer service orientation.
(e) Competence in the use of:
i. Windows and other Microsoft applications
ii. Using accounting software systems