Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation Senior

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Belfast is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation Senior to manage financial records and support clients using cloud software. The role offers competitive pay, diverse responsibilities, and a supportive work environment with hybrid working options and various benefits to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

23 days + 10 statutory holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme

Income protection

Medical insurance (optional)

Corporate memberships

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified in bookkeeping or part-qualified (IATI) with experience in professional services.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including payables and receivables.
• Process monthly payroll and month-end journals.
• Assist with VAT return preparation, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bookkeeping qualification or part-qualified (IATI)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation Senior - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a successful accountancy firm in Belfast to source a Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation Senior to join their expanding team.

The Company:

One of the largest accountancy firms in Belfast, recently acquired by a large group. The company rebrand has enhanced its market image and is now part of a bigger group, offering better opportunities, clients, and work. They are gaining more work from wider UK clients with NI/ROI entities. Now is the perfect time to join this growing firm.

The Benefits:

As a successful Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation Senior, you will receive:

• 23 days + 10 statutory holidays (Manager & below) (option to purchase 5 extra days)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Income protection
• Medical insurance (optional)
• Corporate memberships (Chamber, Women in Business, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Well-being initiatives
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

The Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate financial records, including payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations
• Processing monthly payroll and month-end journals such as accruals and prepayments
• Supporting clients using cloud accounting software, mainly Xero and QuickBooks
• Preparing monthly management accounts with full reconciliation of balance sheet controls
• Assisting with VAT return preparation, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital
• Providing ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to support the wider finance team
• Analyzing job time tracking and preparing client fee drafts

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bookkeeping qualification or be part-qualified (IATI) with professional services experience
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks) and related add-ons
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

To apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV via the provided link or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, at 02896935506 or [e-mail].

Even if this position isn’t the right fit, we may have others available. Visit MCS Group to view our current vacancies.

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