Deputy Principal Accountant

Your new companyThe Finance Division within the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Department of Finance plays a central role in supporting effective financial management across government. As a key strategic partner, the division provides expert financial advice, robust governance, and high-quality analysis to ensure public funds are used responsibly and deliver maximum value for citizens. Working at the heart of government, the Finance Division drives continuous improvement, supports decision-making at senior levels, and contributes to the efficient delivery of public services across Northern Ireland.Your new role

• Change strategy and planning: develop, implement and execute transformation and change strategies to support NICS initiatives and to align with business objectives. Collaborate with Finance Division SMT to identify and prioritise transformation initiatives. Create a plan, setting out the deliverables and activities required in a timeline to ensure completion and deliver in line with timeframe and milestones.
• Stakeholder engagement: collaborate with key stakeholder, including senior leadership, to drive alignment and buy-in for change efforts.
• Change impact assessment: Identify, assess and mitigate risks association with change programs and transformations.
• Communicate and training: Develop and implement communication and training plans to support employees through change.
• Process Improvements: assess current business processes and identify area for improvement. Identify opportunities for operational improvements and ensure best practices are embedded in Division.Foster a culture of adoptability and innovations, ensuring that change is sustainable and resource appropriately.

The post will also involve assisting the Financial Accounting Team with:

• The completion of the Year End Accounts and Audit
• Preparation and review of audit queries
• Management of the audit query inbox and audit query tracker

What you'll need to succeed Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the professional bodies; or equivalent.(a) Chartered Accountants Ireland; (b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; (c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; (d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; (e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;(f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; (g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working pattern- 2 days offer/ 3 days home
• Flexibility options- flexible time and flexible start/finish times
• 37-hour working week- opening to part time
• 37 day annual leave
• A 12-month+ contract with a supported pathway to future permanent NICS opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and departmental decision-making

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