Accountant (12 Month Contract)

Baker McKenzie; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie Belfast Center is seeking a qualified Accountant to maintain financial operations and deliver monthly management reporting for local management and the Fee Generating Services function.

You will coordinate the Financial Statement Audit, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, assist with annual budgeting, and manage accounts payable and interfirm invoicing as part of a hybrid Belfast-based finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3-5 years of industry finance experience.
• Experience in Finance Operations or Finance Shared Services preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders on finance processes and compliance.
• Strong operational efficiency and financial accounting expertise.
• Ability to network with regional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting for the Center and local management.
• Support Fee Generating Services (legal) with monthly financial and operational information.
• Assist with preparation of audited financial statements and coordination of the Financial Statement Audit.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgeting for Belfast Center and Fee Generating Services teams.
• Involved with accounts payable and interfirm invoicing/settlement.
• Lead standard month end processes and ensure accurate recording in ledgers.
• Manage banking relationships and cash flow.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Finance operations

Finance shared services

Stakeholder communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Information

Posting Date 21-Sep-2026

Requisition ID 3578

States/Provinces/Cities Belfast

Location Type Hybrid

Business Unit Business Professionals

Function Finance

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Accountant will maintain the accounting and financial operations in the Belfast Center and to support the Fee Generating Services Function (legal teams).

Main responsibilities

• Preparation of the Center's monthly management reporting, including reporting to local management.
• Support the Fee Generating Services (legal) function with monthly financial and operational information.
• Assist with accurate preparation of the audited financial statements and co-coordination of the Financial Statement Audit.
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgeting for the Belfast Center and Fee Generating Services teams.
• Involved with all facets of the Center's financial operations, including accounts payable and interfirm invoicing/settlement.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions in management and statutory ledgers. Lead standard month end processes.
• Involved with banking, bank relationships and cash flow management.

Skills and experience

• Qualified Accountant, with 3-5 years of industry experience, with extensive relevant Finance experience; experience in Finance Operations and/ or Finance Shared Services in a professional services organization is preferred.
• Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders regarding finance processes, guidelines and compliances.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational efficiency and financial accounting.
• Strong in project management and systemic thinking. Proven ability to assess risk and take decisive, appropriate actions, especially in the case of exception requests.
• Ability to network and collaborate with teams both regional and global, while acknowledging their cultural, social and academic diversity.
• Working proficiency in using MS Office and other Productivity Tools.

About us

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders .

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all.

Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices.

We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.