Your new companyYou will be joining the Department of Justice (DoJ) within the Financial Services Division based at Seapark, Carrickfergus. The team supports the financial operations of Forensic Science NI, managing budgets, reporting, and statutory financial processes. You''ll work within a team of five, with one new team member pending placement and one currently on leave.Your new roleAs the SO Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial responsibilities. These will include: Managing the financial processing functionPreparing monthly management accounts and control accounts/reconciliationsCompleting VAT returnsSupporting in-year and year-end accountsMonitoring and profiling budgets, including variance analysis and reportingMaintaining the staff budgetAsset managementAnalysing financial data and contributing to business case developmentAssisting with FOIs and Assembly QuestionsLiaising with internal and external auditorsSupporting ad hoc financial projects This role offers flexible working with 2 days per week in the office, with a preference for full office attendance during the first week of employment. CTC clearance is required and typically takes around 6 weeks.What you''ll need to succeedYou must be a full current member of one of the following accounting bodies, with at least 1 year of practical experience: Chartered Accountants IrelandInstitute of Chartered Accountants in ScotlandInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England an