Project Accountant

Business Services Organisation

Temporary (Ongoing)

Legal

Belfast, County Antrim

Up to £24.45 per hour

Startdate: ASAP

Ref: SW0206-26_1780401533

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Job description

Project Accountant
Location: BSO, Franklin Street
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours
Pay Rate: £24.45 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Accountant will lead in the provision of financial support to the Equip Programme,

in order to achieve effective financial management in line with the strategic objectives of the programme.

This will include the production of regular, meaningful financial analysis reports to facilitate effective budgetary control and assisting the Programme Director and Senior Project Manager(s) in analysing and evaluating complex problems.

The Project Accountant will support the Assistant Director of Finance and Head of Capital, in the provision of the statutory accounting and reporting functions within BSO. The postholder will be responsible for meeting a range of performance targets to secure continuous improvement; and in providing high quality and effective services within a clear financial framework.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (member of ICAI, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or other approved body) with a minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience and 3 years' relevant finance experience in the last 5 years.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management

To ensure effective delivery of the programme the post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of the resource implementation plans and will be responsible for the production of accurate, reliable and timely management information on income and expenditure streams associated with the programme.
The post holder will support the programme director and provide financial direction to the relevant Project Managers to ensure programme expenditure is properly recorded and accounted for and that tight financial control of the programme expenditure is maintained.
In conjunction with the core BSO Finance Department, develop and maintain a robust financial controls environment. Production of the BSO statutory accounts for public funds in accordance with the Department of Health's (DoH) guidance and timescales, ensuring appropriate records are kept and maintained to support audit and reporting requirements in accordance with best practice.
Prepare and present financial reports for programme director, implementation board and programme board on project expenditure and report on variances, slippage and pressures on an ongoing basis. The postholder will be responsible for initiating timely action if required to address adverse variance, slippage and pressures.

· Work closely with BSO finance department to administer and track budget allocation, to include differentiation between Revenue and Capital in line with accounting standards.

· Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to obtain the highest quality financial information.

· To provide regular financial and management information to the Programme Director, Project Managers, BSO Finance Directorate, DoH to enable continuous monitoring and effective decision making.

· To provide regular forecasts on future spending and identify funding pressures in advance.

· To lead in the implementation of workforce plans and provide financial advice and support to the HR department.

· To develop appropriate finance structures and budgets required for new activities.

· To assist in the development of the programme business case process in ensuring business cases are prepared in accordance with Green Book guidance and Finance sections are accurately presented.

· Manage invoicing and collection activities of programme/project deliverable and activities.

· To ensure appropriate records are maintained to support audit and reporting requirements in accordance with good accounting practice.

· To develop productive working relationships with professionals (Finance and non-Finance) BSO, DoH, Health Estates, Advisors, Contractors, Trusts and other agencies during the course of the programme.

· Control adherence to accounting procedures.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

A minimum of 2 years' experience, in the last 5 years, in: Project accounting, reconciliation of control accounts, capital accounting; or Management accounting, provision of support to budget holders, preparation of business cases;
Qualified accountant (member of ICAI(CAI), ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or other approved body) with 2 years' post qualification experience

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation to achieve successful outcomes High levels of organisational, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to deal with/influence other Directorates and outside agencies at senior levels

Advanced IT skills in relation to MS Office (in particular excel) applications and experience of working with financial systems including a computerised accounting ledger.

Why Temp with Staffline?

- Weekly Pay

- Easy, online timesheets

- Dedicated Consutant Support

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

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.