MCS Group
Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician at MCS Group, based in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland, paying £37,941 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £37,941 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
35% below the typical rate for finance & accounting
Reference BBBH66121
About the role
Ready to take the next step in your Finance career as an Accounting Technician within a leading public sector organisation?
MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for an Accounting Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Accounting Technician to join a professional Finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and high-quality financial services.
The Role:
* Support month-end and year-end accounting processes, including journals and financial reconciliations.
* Assist with the preparation of financial reports, statutory accounts and financial returns.
* Maintain accurate financial records and support robust financial controls across the Finance function.
* Assist with non-current asset reconciliations and maintain the organisation's Asset Register.
* Provide accurate financial information and management information using systems including MS Excel.
* Support finance systems, process improvements and the implementation of new software and processes.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders and auditors, providing accurate and timely financial information as required.
The Person
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential:
* Fully qualified Accounting Technician with full membership of a recognised professional body, such as AAT or ATI.
* Minimum of two years' experience working within a Finance environment in a large organisation.
* Experience preparing journals and completing month-end and/or year-end reconciliations.
* Experience using accounting software systems, including fixed asset systems.
* Minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A*-C/9-4, including English Language and Mathematics.
* Full, current UK driving licence or access to suitable transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
What's in it for you?
* Opportunity to join a leading public sector organisation.
* Work within a professional and supportive Finance team.
* Exposure to a broad range of financial reporting and accounting functions.
* Opportunity to contribute to finance systems and service improvement initiatives.
* Excellent opportunity to further develop your public sector Finance experience.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd on [phone removed] or by email on [email removed] for more information.
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.
Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit our website to view a wide selection of our current opportunities.
Reference: BBBH66121 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via MCS Group
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