Assistant Director of Finance

HireIQ; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Finance for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will manage a high-performing finance team, ensure robust financial controls, and engage with stakeholders. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance, and audit oversight. The role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including 38 days of annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Hybrid working policy

Work from home

Social events

Free parking

Training

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/CIMA/ACCA.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Experience in financial controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure compliance and manage cash flow and tax.
• Produce accurate financial reports and KPIs.

Skills

CIMA

ACA

ACCA

Audit

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Assistant Director of Finance - Belfast - Hybrid

Why should you apply?

• £46,000 - £58,500
• Working within a friendly and established team
• 38 days annual leave
• Hybrid working policy
• Work with a committed team focused on improving lives and promoting inclusion
• Exposure to board and committee level, offering real career development

About the company and role

A senior finance leadership role responsible for building and leading a high-performing finance team, ensuring robust financial controls, and delivering efficient month and year-end processes. Key duties include system and process improvement, statutory and regulatory compliance, cash flow and tax management, audit oversight, and production of accurate financial reporting and KPIs. The role also involves developing strong stakeholder relationships, safeguarding assets, and supporting the Group Finance Director with board and committee engagement.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Advanced Excel
• Excellent attention to detail

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with James McKenna @ HIREIQ for a confidential chat. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Skills

• CIMA
• ACA
• ACCA
• Audit

Benefits

• Work From Home
• training
• social events
• free parking
• progression