Job Description
Our client, a Public Service body, is currently looking to recruit an Accountant to join their Finance team on a contract basis. The role will report to the Finance Manager. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Supporting the Finance Manager by: Providing financial reporting and analysis to Directorate senior management teams including analysis of monthly performance Developing benchmarking and resource allocation models Engage on behalf of Service colleagues on all matters of financial performance Support the development of the financial reporting framework in the continued implementation of the Pay & Numbers strategy Engage effectively with service leads to ensure adequacy of expenditure control and cost containment Utilise technology to enable automation of existing processes to ensure work is completed efficiently and highest standards possible Communicate effectively with all internal/external stakeholders Deliver effectively against any other requirements under controls/compliance as required from time to time by the Finance team Play a key role in supporting improvements in financial data management, including integrity of ERP system data, local databases and other data interfaces and dealing with system issues as they arise Support the rollout of key system reform processes, including Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), Consolidate Finance Intelligence (CFI), Stabilisation and Finance Reform Provide support to staff through the change process to ensure a smooth transition with regards to systems, processes, data and new ways of working Ensure accurate attention to detail in own work and work of team Embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work, ensuring team knows how to action changes Monitor efficiency of service provided by team, identify and implement changes to the administration of the service where inefficiencies arise If you are interested in the above or any other finance roles, please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: or e-mail: Skills: 'budgets' 'analysis' 'reporting'