Your new companyYou will be joining the Department of Justice (DoJ) within the Financial Services Division based at Seapark, Carrickfergus. The team supports the financial operations of Forensic Science NI, managing budgets, reporting, and statutory financial processes. You'll work within a team of five, with one new team member pending placement and one currently on leave.Your new roleAs the SO Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial responsibilities. These will include:Managing the financial processing functionPreparing monthly management accounts and control accounts/reconciliationsCompleting VAT returnsSupporting in‑year and year‑end accountsMonitoring and profiling budgets, including variance analysis and reportingMaintaining the staff budgetAsset managementAnalysing financial data and contributing to business case developmentAssisting with FOIs and Assembly QuestionsLiaising with internal and external auditorsSupporting ad hoc financial projectsThis role offers flexible working with 2 days per week in the office, with a preference for full office attendance during the first week of employment. CTC clearance is required and typically takes around 6 weeks.What you'll need to succeedYou must be a full current member of one of the following accounting bodies, with at least 1 year of practical experience:Chartered Accountants IrelandInstitute of Chartered Accountants in ScotlandInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesChartered Institute of Management AccountantsAssociation of Chartered Certified AccountantsChartered Institute of Public Finance and AccountancyInstitute of Certified Public Accountants in IrelandYou will also demonstrate:Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skillsAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships, including with senior management and DoFWell‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skillsStrong Excel capability and confidence dealing with numerical dataAbility to work to tight deadlines and meet reporting requirementsWhat you'll get in return£24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annuallyFlexible working (2 office days per week)37 hours per week37 days annual leaveContract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team.Getting your foot in the door to the NICS.Experience within a specialised area of the Department of JusticeOpportunity to support a high‑impact public sector organisationA supportive team environment within Financial Services DivisionWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be