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Accounting Technician
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Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician – Finance Support Role (Central Government)
Hays are recruiting on behalf of a central government organisation based in Belfast. This opportunity allows you to join a busy finance team, playing a vital role in delivering key public sector programmes. You’ll gain exposure to:
- Government finance
- Financial reporting
- Stakeholder management
- Large and complex organisational accounting
Your Responsibilities
As an Accounting Technician, your key duties will include:
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Financial reporting & accounting support:
- Raising sales invoices and purchase orders
- Preparing month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
- Completing bank reconciliations and processing banking transactions
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Payment reconciliations & accounting compliance:
- Assisting with lease accounting and fixed asset reconciliations
- Supporting monthly, interim, and year-end accounts preparation
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Audit & financial stakeholder support:
- Assisting with audit preparation and providing supporting documentation
- Conducting financial analysis and investigating variances
- Supporting grant accounting and associated accrual processes
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Stakeholder engagement:
- Responding to financial queries from both internal and external stakeholders
What You’ll Need
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- A recognised Accounting Technician qualification
- At least 2 years’ post-qualification finance experience (gained in the last 5 years)
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and financial management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Working with large datasets
- Managing complex spreadsheets
- Experience with Oracle Financial Systems (or a similar integrated finance system)
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience working within the public sector, local government, or a similarly regulated environment
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What You’ll Get in Return
- Salary: £31,643–£32,293 per annum plus an annual accountancy allowance
- Potential permanency (subject to performance)
- Immediate start available
- Hybrid working model for flexibility
- Flexible working hours to suit your needs
- On-site car parking
- Full-time position (37 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
- Valuable experience working within a high-profile public sector finance function
Next Steps
If you’re interested, apply now—submit your up-to-date CV or call to discuss.
For other opportunities or a confidential career consultation, contact Hays.
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