Chartered Accountant to Management Accountant

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Careers is partnering with a market-leading Belfast professional services firm to recruit a Chartered Accountant stepping into a Management Accountant role in industry. Based in Belfast, you will produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting support, and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong Excel and finance system skills, with attention to detail and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
• Strong management accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel & finance systems skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who can work with non-finance stakeholders.
• Adaptable, proactive & happy to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts & financial reporting.
• Delivering insightful variance analysis & MI reporting.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting & finance projects.
• Managing billing activity & operational finance tasks.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting process improvement & finance operations.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Advanced Excel

Finance systems skills

Analytical mindset

Confident communicator

Adaptable & proactive

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance ERP software

Job description

Chartered Accountant required for Management Accountant role - 1st transfer into Industry!

BELFAST | MARKET-LEADING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of Northern Ireland’s leading professional services firms? This is your opportunity to move from practice into a leading commercial employer where a superb culture and award-winning track record exists.

We’re partnering with a highly respected, market-leading law firm who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their growing Finance team in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days look the same.

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing monthly management accounts & financial reporting
• Delivering insightful variance analysis & MI reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting & finance projects
• Managing billing activity & operational finance tasks
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business
• Supporting process improvement & finance operations

What we’re looking for:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong management accounting experience
• Advanced Excel & finance systems skills
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can work with non-finance stakeholders
• Someone adaptable, proactive & happy to get stuck in

Why apply?

• Join a market-leading professional services environment
• Broad exposure across finance operations & reporting
• Collaborative, supportive culture
• Excellent career development opportunities
• High-performing and modern working environment

Belfast City Centre - High-profile modern office

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