Assistant Principal Officer - Corporate and Capital Accounting

Assistant Principal Officer – Corporate & Capital Accounting – 3-month contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Principal Officer (APO) to join a Corporate and Capital Accounting Service within a large, complex public-sector organisation. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of capital budgeting, year-end accounting, financial governance, and service improvement.

Location: Various NI locations (Ballymena, Belfast, Armagh, Omagh, Dundonald) - Hybrid

Grade: Assistant Principal Officer

Reports to: Functional Lead – Capital Budget & Accounting Function

Key Responsibilities:

·      Support delivery of capital budget processes and annual accounts.

·      Lead finance support for capital budgets, including complex areas and year-end activities.

·      Provide technical accounting guidance and financial advice.

·      Contribute to policy development, continuous improvement, and digital initiatives.

·      Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

·      Support and guide budget holders, ensuring compliance with statutory and reporting requirements.

·      Contribute to resource management, service performance monitoring, and training delivery.

·      Deputise for management as required.

Essential Criteria:

·      Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) and a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ relevant management experience OR 5 years’ demonstrable experience managing at least two areas:

o  Finance policy & processes

o  Financial planning & strategy

o  Capital budget setting, monitoring & control

o  Budget holder support

o  Fixed asset register management

·      Proven ability to meet demanding deadlines and deliver high-quality services.

·      Strong knowledge of statutory and/or financial reporting requirements.

·      Access to transport to meet the needs of the role.

Additional Requirements (assessed at interview):

·      Strong stakeholder relationship-building and collaborative working skills.

·      Ability to lead teams and drive service improvement.

·      Alignment with organisational values and ethos.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial activity across a wide and diverse organisation, supporting statutory compliance and best-practice accounting.

If you are interested in hearing more or being considered for this role, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.