Message from the Head of Profession
Are you a career minded individual who has an accountancy qualification and sound technical abilities?
Do you possess these qualities?
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
Strong technical knowledge and expertise with a commitment to keep up-to-date with accountancy developments;
Effective decision-making skills, particularly with increasing demands on public expenditure;
Good problem-solving skills;
Confident leadership skills;
Can work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines;
The ability to lead a team and work within a team environment;
Can communicate effectively and positively with a
wide range of internal and external customers.
Why Join Us?
Varied and meaningful work that directly supports public services.
Opportunities to grow your career in a large, dynamic public sector organisation.
A supportive team environment where your contribution matters.
Whether you're starting out or looking for a new challenge, we offer a rewarding career path where your work makes a real difference.
Your Next Step
Join a workforce that’s shaping a stronger, fairer Northern Ireland.
Apply now and start your journey with the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Watch our videos below to find out why NICS is a good fit for you
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is committed to delivering the highest standards of financial reporting and accountability. In addition, like nearly every organisation, whether public, private or voluntary, it is faced with spending constraints over the coming years and meeting this challenge will require the support of the best financial professionals.
Excellent training and career development opportunities plus an attractive benefits package make for a rewarding career with Northern Ireland’s largest employer. It provides opportunities to work in a diverse and wide range of areas including health, public finances, social development, education, regeneration, environment, culture, agriculture, economic development, and transport.
We are looking for accountants who are highly motivated and can deliver results in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Thank you for your interest in these SO Accountant posts. On reading this information booklet, if you feel that you have the desire, skills, ability, experience and drive, I would be delighted if you would take the time to complete and submit an expression of interest.
If you are successful, you will join a team of accountancy professionals responsible for delivering key advice and support in one of the departments or its agencies.
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
Deborah Brown
NICS Head of Finance Profession