Senior Accountant
JOB_53663054759722Job type
PermanentLocation
DerryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Competitive SalaryClosing date
22 Jan 2026
Senior Accountant, Derry, Permanent Job, Hybrid Working
Your new company
You will work for a global company and a market leader whose service, innovation and quality keep them at the forefront of their industry. They have 11 sites worldwide, employ over 1,400 people and have been in business for over 60 years.
Your new role
As Senior Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and your responsibilities will include:
Record ledger entries for multiple business units.
Review and approve journal entries of other team members to ensure good segregation of duties.
Conduct analytical reviews to ensure data accuracy and communication.
Own or share ownership for standard monthly finance tasks as determined by the financial controller, e.g. sales reporting, margin analysis, PPV analysis, fixed asset accounting
Lead and develop a team of Assistant Accountants and Finance Assistants, providing guidance and training.
Train junior staff, promoting technical growth and best practices
Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with monthly timelines.
Approve balance sheet reconciliations prepared by others to ensure segregation of duties.
Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and Company policy
Maintain accurate ledgers and records for compliance
Assist with year-end audits for timely completion of statutory accounts
Support tax accounting work as required.
Oversee the Payroll function and support Payroll processing when business needs dedicate.
Work closely with the rest of the accounting team, providing guidance as required to other team members.
Work closely with other teams to ensure accurate and timely information for business decisions, being proactive in bringing relevant information to the wider group where relevant.
Provide analytical, interpretive, investigative, and advisory services to the business.
Participate in Annual Budgeting and Forecasting processes.
Apply good business acumen and commercial sense to analyse information to provide value-added analytics to the management team.
What you'll need to succeed
Fully qualified AccountantMin 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong background / knowledge of Microsoft computer software
Advanced Excel skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience working within a global company.
SAP experience
Payroll experience
What you'll get in return
You will work on a full-time basis for a global company. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm and Friday, 8am to 12noon. Hybrid working is also available.
Company Benefits include:
Holidays – 33 days increasing to 34 days after 2 complete years of service
Management Bonus of 10% annually
Life Assurance
Health care– cashback scheme
Healthshield EAP
Pension Scheme – 5% Employer Contribution
Enhanced Maternity Leave
Company Sick pay scheme
Additionally,
Wellness & Engagement Committee
Employee Recognition Programme
Length of Service Programme
Company Savings Scheme
First Aid/Mental Health First Aid Training
Access to Educational Programmes
Free parkingWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior AccountantJOB_536630547597222026-01-122026-01-22
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