Accountant

Kennedy Employment Solutions

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Craigavon, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

If you are an experienced and qualified Accountant looking for full time work, then this is the opportunity for you. Lynn Recruitment are working in connection with our public sector client to appoint an Accountant for the Craigavon area. This is a full time 6month contract offering a annual salary between £25-£30k. A completed Basic Access NI check will be required before beginning the assignment.

The successful candidate will be required to provide assistance to the Management Accounting Team. Input into Annual Accounts-related exercises will also be necessary. Key areas of work will include budgeting, the production of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, the production of detailed financial reports, assistance with audit queries and requests and assisting with the development of financial system.

Main Duties to include:

  • Maintain management accounting systems and ensure compliance with month end/year end routines in accordance with strict accounting deadlines, including posting journals and maintaining accurate records to support these.
  • Assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including development of reports and carrying out variance analysis.
  • Assist with compilation and preparation of financial accounting information including the preparation and completion of schedules and reconciliations.
  • Assist with bank account reconciliations – revenue, wages and petty cash accounts, including processing transfers on the electronic banking system

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A recognised accountancy qualification from a professional accountancy body e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA.
  • Hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to transport.
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in the following areas: 
  • Reconciliation of ledgers and the preparation of financial statements including all aspects of capital accounting;
  • Computerised finacial systems including the extraction of detailed information and the development of reports.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to join our large public sector client, committed to ensuring that their customers receive a first class level of service and offering genuine opportunities for career progression.

For more information on this role or any other vacancy please call us on 028 9023 4324.

About this role

Summary

Assist management accounting, prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, support audits, develop financial systems.

Job title

Accountant

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

public sector

Location requirements

Craigavon, UK; remote work not specified

Salary

£25-£30k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountancy qualificationreconciliationfinancial statementscomputerised financial systems

Preferred skills

variance analysisfinancial system development

Specializations

management accountingfinancial reportingreconciliationbudgeting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Craigavon, UK

On-site City