DP Accountant - Finance Business Partner

DP Accountant Costing unit - Finance Business Partner

Location: Newforge Lane
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £24.59 per hour

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes, including forecasting, in-year monitoring, and providing strategic financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior management, delivering clear financial advice, challenging forecasting, and supporting business cases, investment decisions, and resource prioritisation.
• Establish and maintain close and effective working relationships with colleagues across AFBI and external stakeholders, as required.
• Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly monitoring and statutory annual accounts, in line with public sector standards and compliance requirements.
• Provide 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.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems to support financial management and reporting processes.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current public expenditure planning, monitoring, control and accountability systems.
• Promote high standards of accountability, integrity and probity and provide professional advice to support decision-making.
• Lead and develop finance staff while promoting continuous improvement, high-quality financial management, and effective stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
• Ensure effective management of staff, including absence and performance management.

This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the post, as allocated by management.

Essential Criteria

Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the following professional bodies:

• 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 one or more of the following areas:

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

Apply Now!

Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with our client. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at Robyn.Barr

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.

Skills:
Accountant Finance Chartered Accountant Administration IT

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