Staff Officer Accountant
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24.04 to £25.01 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 24.04-25.01 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 3SR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4756934_1766157265 |
Summary
The Executive Office (TEO) is seeking a highly skilled Staff Officer Accountant to join the Financial Management and Budgeting team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in business partnering, budget planning, and financial analysis for future years. You will provide expert financial input to support strategic decision-making at the highest level, including Ministerial briefings and Committee engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a business partner to designated business areas, providing financial advice and support.
- Manage grants accruals and SEUPB Peace IV accruals and forecasting.
- Prepare, check, and approve month-end journals.
- Lead on the preparation and analysis of future year budgets.
- Deliver financial input and analysis for Ministerial briefings, Committee attendance, and Department of Finance exercises.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified Accountant with at least one year post-qualification experience (within the last five years) in a finance or accounts preparation environment.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent Excel skills.
- Experience with Oracle and other financial systems.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a high-profile department influencing financial strategy at government level.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working pattern and flexi-time options.
- Long-term contract stability
- Contract: Temporary (12 months+) - with the chance to apply for permanent roles in upcoming NICS competitions
- Hours: 37 per week | Monday-Friday | Flexible start and finish times
- Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office / 3 days from home
- Flexibility: Flexi-time available
Opportunity to apply for permanent external competitions within the Northern Ireland Civil Service, supported by your line manager and team.
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