Staff Officer Accountant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24.04 to £25.01 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 24.04-25.01 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3LA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4759021_1767796202 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) within the Department of Justice. This role sits in the Financial Strategy and Planning Branch of the Finance Directorate, supporting delivery of key financial management, planning and reporting functions across the organisation. The team operates a hybrid working model from Laganside House, Belfast.
Your new role
As the SO Accountant (Income), you will support the management of the NICTS Income budget and contribute to cost‑recovery reporting. You will also play a key role in project support, including the Civil Fee Review and the statutory transfer of The Appeals Service (TAS).
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and reporting on the NICTS Income budget
- Preparing monthly reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis and management reports
- Preparing forecasting, profiling and Monitoring Round returns
- Providing financial information for Senior Management, Finance Committee, the Income Working Group, budget holders and stakeholders
- Liaising with Court Office and TAS staff, as well as project teams
- Maintaining internal financial controls
- Supporting year‑end accounting procedures and audit preparation
- Reviewing governance arrangements and business cases
- Ensuring compliance with NICS and NICTS policies
What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified accountant
- Experience in budgeting and financial management
- Strong Excel proficiency
- Experience with Account NI is desirable
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working (2 days on site per week)
- Contract: 12+ months (ongoing
- Career Progression: Access to external competitions for permanent roles, supported by your line manager, team, and myself
- Flexible working pattern - 28 hours+ (up to 37 hours) per week
- 37 days annual leave
- Belfast city‑centre location (Laganside House)
- Opportunity to support high‑profile finance projects within NICTS
- Flexible working options available
What you need to do now
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