Staff Officer Accountant/Deputy Principal Accountant

Summary: The role involves recruiting Qualified Chartered Accountants for positions as Deputy Principal Accountants and Staff Officer Accountants within the Department for Communities in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. The positions offer a contract length of over 9 months with potential for extensions, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must possess a relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting duties as a Deputy Principal Accountant or Staff Officer Accountant.
• Engage in flexible hybrid working, with specified office days.
• Support career progression through access to external competitions for permanent roles.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent standard.

Salary (Rate): £27.55 hourly

City: Belfast

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Qualified Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, Chartered Accountant,

Are you a Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)?The Department for Communities within the Northern Ireland Civil Service is recruiting for:

• Deputy Principal Accountants
• Staff Officer Accountants

What's on Offer?

• Contract Length: 9+ months with ongoing extensions
• Salary:
  Staff Officer Accountant - £24.04 p/h (£41,272 annually)
  Deputy Principal Accountant - £27.55 p/h (£47,304 annually)
• Hours: 37 per week (part-time options considered)
• Hybrid Working: 2 days in office, 3 working from home - Flexible arrangements with office days
• Career Progression: Access to external competitions for permanent roles, supported by your line manager, team, and myself

Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent standard

This is your chance to gain valuable public sector experience, enjoy flexible working, and open doors to permanent opportunities.
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