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Accountant

Posted 01/05/2026

£41272 - £42570 per annum + hybrid working, annual leave

Belfast

Temporary

Public Sector

Job Description

Are you a qualified accountant looking to build your career in the public sector, supporting financial reporting, governance, and strategic decision-making in a complex organisation?

MCS Group are delighted to be supporting AFBI in their search for a temporary Staff Officer Accountant.

The role:

  • Prepare annual reports/accounts in line with HM Treasury, DoF, and IFRS
  • Liaise with internal/external auditors, including NIAO
  • Ensure VAT compliance and reporting
  • Maintain fixed asset register and analyse financial data
  • Produce monthly/quarterly management accounts
  • Advise on financial interpretation, standards, and best practice
  • Oversee financial operations, policies, controls, and staff management

The Person:

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

  • Fully qualified accountant (recognised professional body)
  • Passed final professional exams
  • Experience within last 5 years in
  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • OR financial management / management accounting
  • OR financial accounting / auditing
  • OR financial systems development / implementation
  • OR strategic planning and decision support

What's in it for you?:

  • Annual salary equivalent £41,272-£42,570
  • Free onsite parking
  • Hybrid working options
  • The opportunity to support to an organisation operating at the forefront of public sector

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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