“I had worked in the private sector for years and, when I was considering starting a family, was attracted by the flexible working conditions provided in the NICS. However, working in the NICS now for over 19 years is so much more than just flexible working hours. I have had such vast and varied experience and opportunities.”

“The variety of work that you experience and the challenges you face in delivering excellent public services, provides great motivation on an individual level and the opportunity to be part of an influential and effective community of finance professionals.”

“The NICS has given me the opportunity to work in a number of different accountancy related roles. This has helped to build my technical knowledge, gain valuable experience and the stepping stones for promotion. I now have the best of both worlds – a job that is interesting and rewarding, but also very flexible with a great work/life balance.”

“I joined the NICS as it is a large organisation which offers opportunity to obtain a wide range of experience across a variety of roles and departments.”

“I applied to join the NICS because it offered a structured career path for accountants and the opportunity to broaden experience into the development and delivery of government policy.”

“I worked in the private sector and local government before joining the NICS. As an organisation it provides a huge range of roles, with good training opportunities to develop new skills and enhance existing competencies.”

“My experience has been that accountants provide an important contribution across government to the management of resources underpinning the delivery of public services, with opportunities to build an interesting and varied career.”