Accountant

A number of permanent vacancies currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:-

Accountant (1 Full-Time and 1 Part-Time Post)
1x Full Time Post – 37 Hours per week
1x Part Time Post – 18.5 Hours per week
Scale PO4 and in the range SCP 37 to 40, currently £48,226 to £51,356 per annum (pro rata).
Location: Ballymena

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role sits within our Finance pillar in the newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate. Reporting to one of the Accounting Managers within the team you will play a key role in supporting the accounting managers in maintaining effective financial management, compliance and team development within the Council.

You will be responsible for contributing to accurate and timely financial management, reporting and compliance within the Council. Your role will entail maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, management accounts and analysing financial data to support decision-making processes. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in budgeting, forecasting, treasury management and managing financial risks. As an accountant within the team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, while providing guidance to key stakeholders on financial matters.

Your role will be wide ranging and varied and will involve management in one of the following key areas depending on your experience:

• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Capital Accountant
• Treasury Accountant

You will also have the opportunity to rotate between the different areas, gaining valuable experience and a broad understanding of various accounting functions across the Council. This will allow you to develop a well-rounded skill set and contribute to diverse projects within the finance team.

PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. 

The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. 

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. 

Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 15 September 2025 at 4.00pm.