Assistant Bursar

MCS Group are proud to be working with Friends' School Lisburn, a highly respected and well-established educational organisation, seeking to appoint an Assistant Bursar to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take on a varied role supporting financial management, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence within a large and dynamic organisation.

The Opportunity

• Play a key role supporting senior leadership and financial strategy.
• Join a values-driven organisation with a strong reputation.
• Gain exposure across finance, operations, and project work.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement and system developments.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 43 days annual leave including statutory holidays.
• NILGOSC pension
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.

The Role

• Prepare management accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
• Oversee income management, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Support audits, financial statements, and compliance activities.
• Manage VAT returns, banking, and financial controls.
• Assist with finance projects and system improvements.

The Person

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA accountant.
• Strong finance and accounting experience.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational ability.
• Proactive, analytical, and able to lead others.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group .

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