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As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering day-to-day management accounting and financial reporting services for a large operational division. Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with budget setting, forecasting, monitoring, and financial planning activities.
- Producing accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
- Investigating budget variances and providing meaningful analysis to budget holders and senior managers.
- Supporting budgetary control processes and expenditure monitoring.
- Providing financial information and advice to operational stakeholders.
- Maintaining financial records within an integrated financial management system.
- Developing and enhancing reporting tools, including advanced spreadsheet-based analysis.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and drive efficiencies.
- Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting requirements.
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What you'll need to succeed
- AAT/IATI qualified, part-qualified CCAB (or equivalent), or hold a relevant accounting degree.
- At least 2 years' experience in management accounting, including three of the following:
- Budget setting, forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
- Financial analysis, management reporting, and variance investigation.
- Integrated finance systems and advanced Excel reporting.
- Process improvement within a finance function.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
- Basic Access NI clearance (or willingness to obtain).
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What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rate of £19.32 per hour.
- Full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
- Initial contract through to January 2027 with the potential to extend.
- Valuable experience within a large public sector finance environment.
- Exposure to strategic budgeting, financial reporting, and business partnering activities.
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