Band 7 Accountant

Do you have experience in senior accounting and financial roles? Are you proud of your attention to detail and work ethic? In this role, you will provide efficient and effective accounting and financial support to the team. Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Your Duties: Assist the Senior/Head Accountant in providing a key contribution to the efficient delivery of the full range of financial functions within the SPPG. This will include provision of specialist financial advice to Directors, Programme of Care Leads and other Senior Managers within the SPPG, its Commissioning Groups and other external stakeholders. Assisting in providing a key contribution to the efficient, effective and economic use of the financial allocations for commissioning of health and social care to ensure the best possible use of the budget allocated for health and social care; Assisting in providing a key contribution to the development of local policy for the SPPG financial strategy and financial planning in the short, medium and long term. Assisting in providing a key contribution to the significant aspects of the development of local approaches to changing Local/National Policy as it relates to financial issues. This will include working with Department of Health (DoH) colleagues and also across Health and Social Care (HSC). Assisting in the provision of the financial systems to facilitate efficient and effective financial management of the SPPGs resources. Assisting in providing key contribution to the delivery of the financial performance management functions of the SPPG. Providing information to assist in the management of the performance of organisations within the HSC, in respect of strategic programmes and to develop appropriate benchmarks to enhance performance standards across Health and Social Care environment. Your Profile: Full membership of one of the 5 CCAB recognised professional accounting bodies or membership of CIMA. AND 3 years of experience in a Finance Department to include 2 years supervisory/staff management experience. Other: Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. Assignment Details: £22.37 per hour. SPPG 12-22 Linenhall Street, Belfast. Full-time, temporary (Until April 2025). 9:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week. If this role isnt for you, Kennedy Recruitment has a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Get in touch via to find out more. Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Skills: Accounting Support Finance Accounting Benefits: Pension