Accountant

Verint; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm is looking for a dedicated professional for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) based in Northern Ireland. The Accountant will manage financial health and compliance, prepare reports, and ensure adherence to accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and must possess strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Oracle Financials and Sarbanes Oxley compliance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Experience in producing monthly financial statements and group reporting to tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts.
• Compliance with relevant accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Timely completion of tax filings and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analysis

Accounting processes

Education

Qualified (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

***This is a 12 month FTC - maternity cover)***
***Must be based in Northern Ireland***

The Role:

As an Accountant, your primary role is to oversee and manage the financial health and compliance of the organisation. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, analysing financial data, and ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards and regulations. Your expertise will contribute to informed decision-making, strategic planning, and efficient financial operation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. Ideally experience of working in a shared service environment.
• Experience in producing monthly financial statements and group reporting to tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures.

Desirable

• Sarbanes Oxley experience.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts.
• Compliance with relevant accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Timely completion of tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Completion of all audit and statutory work within the required deadlines.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting under US and local GAAP.
• Calculate monthly accruals/prepayments.
• Maintain fixed asset module with additions, depreciation, etc.
• Take responsibility for month and quarter end deadlines.