Accountant

Manpower; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking an Accountant to join the finance team in Derry/Londonderry on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. The role reports to the Finance Manager and supports the EMEA Controllership with financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations.

You will contribute to month-end close, statutory reporting, VAT activities for UK and Ireland, and continuous process improvement. This is an excellent chance to gain experience in a global finance environment within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Progress towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and support UK and Irish VAT compliance activities.
• Assist with statutory reporting and year-end financial statement preparation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Progress towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Accountant (6-12 Month Contract)

Location: Derry/ Londonderry

Contract: 6-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm 37.5 hours

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join a busy and dynamic finance team on a 6-12 month contract basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the EMEA Controllership team in delivering accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and accounting operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their experience within a global finance environment while working across financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and support UK and Irish VAT compliance activities.
• Assist with statutory reporting and year-end financial statement preparation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Relevant accounting experience.
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience usingSAP.
• Familiarity with BlackLine.
• Previous experience supporting audits, statutory reporting, or VAT compliance.

If you're an experienced Accountant looking for your next opportunity and want to join a dynamic finance team within a fast-paced, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.