Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

To assist the Management Accountant (DPG) in the provision of efficient and effective finance service to a variety of stakeholders across the Housing Executive, and the housing association sector in respect of the Social Housing Development Programme. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Accountant will work under the direction of the Development Programme Group Management Accountant.
• Budgetary control processes to further instil an ethos of devolved budgetary control. Supporting stakeholders with the provision of reports. Investigation of variances and providing advice on necessary corrective actions.
• Prepare month-end / year-end Management Accounts.
• Co-ordinate the weekly payment run for DPG, ensuring appropriate compliance with controls.
• Perform financial reviews of Application for Project Approval (Grant funding) submissions from housing associations and verify the accuracy of their subsequent payment claims.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: the final examinations of AAT or IATI; or the foundation papers of a CCAB body (or equivalent) or a relevant degree level etc.