Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Qualified Accountant - Belfast - £40000 - £45000 per annum
Your new company
Join a dynamic finance team that sits at the heart of group reporting and decision-making. You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals who value accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement. Sustainability and health and safety are woven into the culture, so your insights help shape a safe, environmentally aware workplace.
Your new role
As Newly Qualified Accountant reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial data
- Draft statutory financial statements in line with accounting standards
- Manage the audit process as liaison with external auditors
- Prepare and file VAT, Corporation Tax and other returns, ensuring full compliance
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles alongside budget holders
- Deliver financial analysis and business insights to inform strategic decisions
- Develop, improve and document financial processes and internal controls
- Lead or support projects such as ERP implementations, acquisitions or automation initiatives
- Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the business
- Raise HSE concerns and contribute to a safe, environmentally friendly workspace
What you’ll need to succeed
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA or CIMA)
- Newly qualified training from a top-tier accounting firm or equivalent industry experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools
- Commercial acumen and ability to challenge and support operational teams
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong organisational skills
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
- Agile approach, open to new challenges, and able to work both independently and in a team
- Prepared to travel when necessary and right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Sector experience in manufacturing
- Exposure to group reporting and UK/Irish tax legislation
- Project or change management experience
- Full driving licence with access to a car
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Comprehensive professional development and study-support package
- Hybrid working model with flexible hours
- Opportunity to lead high-impact finance projects and cross-functional initiatives
- A supportive culture that prioritises well-being, safety and environmental responsibility
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