Deputy Principal Accountant

ACCA, CIMA, FINANCE MANAGER, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Job Title:

Deputy Principal Accountant Pay Scale: £27.55–£28.67 per hour- £47,304 (NICS Band)

Location:

Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast Branch:
DoJ, Financial Services Division Temporary: 12-month role with pathway to permanent opportunities

Hours:

37 hours per week – Monday–Friday Hybrid working : 2 days office / 3 days home Flexi-time and flexible start/finish Purpose of Role Support the Department of Justice (DoJ) in its transition to a new finance and HR system as part of the Department of Finance’s Integr8 transformation programme. The successful candidate will provide expert financial input throughout all phases of the project, including:
Ensuring accurate integration of DoJ’s systems and data. Supporting change management and stakeholder engagement within DoJ. Maintaining financial governance and compliance throughout the transition. Main Duties Act as a key financial advisor during system implementation. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transition. Monitor and maintain compliance with financial governance standards. Provide input on financial processes and controls during system integration.

Essential Criteria Applicants must:

Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the following professional bodies: (or equivalent) Chartered Accountants Ireland The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland AND Have at least two years’ post-qualification experience gained within the last ten years in a finance-related environment.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of successful programme or project delivery.  4750411