Management Accountant - Mid East Antrim Council

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - Management Accountant - Ballymena

If you come from a finance background and looking a move into the Public Sector, apply today.

Employee Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: £25.13 p/h
• Location: Ballymena (hybrid working)
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
• Duration: 6 months
• Public Sector
• Please note closing date for this role is Thursday 11th January 2024, however you can register your interest for other , upcoming Council vacancies by applying today.

You will have operational responsibility for the following areas of the Finance Department:

• Annual rates
• Computerised financial systems
• Banking, incomes and payments management
• Management information and budgetary control
• Payroll accounting

Criteria:

• Applicants must hold a professional qualification with a recognised accountancy body (CCAB or CIMA)
• CCAB includes: ICAEW, ACCA,CIPFA,ICAS and ICAI

OR

• Be part qualified and demonstrate that they currently hold at least 50% of the qualification (which will be achieved no later than 3 years from date of appointment).
• PLUS 3 years’ management experience in a Finance function, to include 3 of the following areas:
• Successful management and development of a team
• Successful lead on budget setting process and provision of high quality budgetary information
• Provision of timely, accurate management information to managers for decision making purposes
• Experience of proactively managing financial controls to the highest level of governance
• An understanding of the legislative framework governing the work of the Department
• An understanding of the main issues and developments impacting on service delivery within the service portfolio
• A clear understanding of the workings of the public sector and the wider environment and political context in which it operates.
• Hold a full current driving licence

If you are interested in this position apply today, email or call Aileen on to find out about this and other similar positions.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.