Commercial Accountant

Downey Osborne Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned business seeks a Commercial Accountant to join their finance team in Belfast. The role involves providing financial assessments, acting as a finance partner, and ensuring investment proposals meet financial criteria. The company offers hybrid working, a collaborative team, and great career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression in a growing organisation

Generous benefits package

Collaborative and supportive finance team

Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial assessments, forecasts, and projections.
• Act as a finance business partner and provide financial guidance.
• Monitor and report on business profitability and performance.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Group Accounting

Company Accounts

Statutory Accounting

Financial Statements

Management Accounts

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA)

Job description

A well-established and growing family-owned business is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join their finance team. The company supports a diverse network of clients across multiple sectors and is committed to sustainable growth and strong community engagement.

• Career progression in a growing organisation

• Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office

• A collaborative and supportive finance team

• Generous benefits package

About You

You’ll be working towards or have achieved a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ and will bring:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role (practice or industry)

• A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment

Your Responsibilities

Always:

• Prepare financial assessments, forecasts, and projections for various business units and projects
• Ensure investment proposals meet established financial criteria such as return on investment and contribution margins
• Act as a finance business partner to support commercial and operational teams with financial guidance
• Provide financial advice and develop planning models to assist decision making
• Monitor and report on overall business profitability and performance

Often:

• Support business development activities including acquisitions, disposals, and due diligence

• Prepare financial documentation and analyses for internal review and approval processes

• Collaborate with operational teams to evaluate business performance and identify risk factors

• Manage due diligence and compliance processes related to transactions or business changes

• Assist in the management of high-risk accounts and work with advisors to mitigate financial exposure

Occasionally:

• Support negotiation processes involving contracts or financial arrangements

• Liaise with external service providers such as banks, auditors, and legal advisors

• Provide financial evaluation and support for acquisitions or divestments

• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting, forecasting, and project support

Never:

• Have a dull day, this role is varied, fast-paced, and always engaging

• Attempt to balance your coffee cup on your head during budget meetings

Interested? If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Connor Day directly to get more information first. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page.

Skills:
Financial Accounting Group Accounting Company Accounts Statutory Accounting Financial Statements Management Accounts