Grade 7 Accountant - INVEST NI

Senior Accountant - Invest NI

We are delighted to be exclusively partnered with one of Northern Ireland's most recognisable employers - Invest NI - as they aim to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant to join their thriving team.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of supporting business growth, innovation, and international investment across the region.

• £61,673 - £64,469 salary band
• Enhanced public sector pension
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Comprehensive well being, inclusion and family-friendly policies
• Long-term career stability with meaningful work and influence

As Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal leadership role within Invest NI's audit function, taking ownership of the design, delivery and continuous improvement of audit processes. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, provide expert financial and audit advice to senior stakeholders, and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and assurance are maintained.

This role offers significant scope to influence how public funds are protected and deployed, while contributing directly to Invest NI's mission of helping businesses grow, compete internationally, and attract inward investment.

You will be a fully qualified accountant (minimum 5 years PQE) and a current member of one of the following bodies:
ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAI or ICAS.

• Proven experience developing audit procedures and leading audit teams
• Strong background in process improvement within robust governance frameworks
• Experience interpreting and advising on legal contracts and financial structures
• Ability to deliver clear, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated people leadership, including resource planning and team development

• Lead a team responsible for the audit of financial assistance claims
• Design, implement and review audit procedures in line with best practice
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes within agreed time frames
• Advise on commercial and financial aspects of grant contracts
• Drive systems and process improvements to enhance governance and efficiency
• Design and deliver high-quality training across the audit team
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and partners
• Liaise with Internal Audit and the Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Produce accurate, timely financial reports to support decision-making
• Contribute to risk management, governance and wider organisational projects

If successful, you will be joining a team that plays a vital role in shaping Northern Ireland's economic landscape - a role offering real purpose, influence and professional satisfaction.

For further information, or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon at VANRATH today.