The public sector client is looking to recruit a Capital Accountant with (RAM experience) for a 6 month temporary contract, which is likely to be extended thereafter. The successful candidate will be based in Northern Ireland. The client has confirmed that you can work remotely for this assignment.
Job Purpose:Maintain and develop the Asset Management system (RAM) to meet EA and statutory requirements, and to enable the accurate forecasting of capital charges. Ensure the integrity of the fixed asset register through asset verification and reconciliation to the general ledger, including running year end processes on the RAM system, preparing journals for year end capital accounting procedures, and updating the finance systems. Assist in asset revaluation procedures and prepare appropriate journals for upload to the finance system. Input to annual statutory accounts and other statutory returns.
Provide finance support to the Capital Budget; Ensure compliance with capital, finance and procurement policies. Identify and gain agreement for measures to deliver budget efficiencies. Ensure regular review of expenditure and assist and support budget holders to scrutinise their own budgets and challenge assumptions. Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and accounts, forecasts and budgets as required.
Experience Required:Knowledge of Real Asset Management System (RAM), year end capital accounting procedures and 5 yearly revaluation procedures required.
Qualifications:Be a fully qualified accountant with current membership of one of the five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland) (ICAI) or CIMA or equivalent and able to demonstrate an active commitment to continuous personal and professional development;

The successful candidate will have a valid DBS or be willing to apply for one on CV submission or when a job offer has been made and accepted. This assignment sits inside IR35.

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