DP Accountant

Location:

Belfast

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,304 per annum

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class science to support agriculture, the environment, and the wider economy. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI provides evidence-based research and monitoring that informs government policy and promotes sustainability in Northern Ireland and beyond.

• Provision of high quality, accurate and timely financial information to a range of stakeholders, including preparation of regular reports to senior management.
• Provision of expert advice and guidance to budget holders on budgeting and the in-year monitoring of budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with colleagues across AFBI and external stakeholders, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and costing of research and business development opportunities.
• Provision of advice and guidance to promote the safeguarding of public funds and ensure that such funds are discharged with probity, regularity and best value for money.
• Establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems of internal control and governance frameworks, including the development of relevant policy and procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems to support financial management and reporting processes.
• Maintaining an up to date understanding of current public expenditure planning, monitoring, control and accountability systems.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual accounts for AFBI as required and dealing with auditors.
• Review and assessment of business cases and investment appraisal.
• Managing the resources of your own section.
• Promote high standards of accountability, integrity and probity and provide professional advice to support decision making.

• Lead, manage and motivate staff to ensure continuous improvement of the services they provide to AFBI.
• Ensure effective management of staff including absence and performance management.

Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below:
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.

Have at least a total of 2 year's post qualification
** practical experience, gained within the last 7 years, in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial planning and budgeting;
• Development/ Implementation of Financial Systems;
• Strategic planning and decision support in a finance or regulatory environment.