Company Accountant

Hunter Savage; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive senior team

Strong growth opportunities

Job summary

A thriving SME in Belfast is looking for a Company Accountant to manage the day-to-day finance function, prepare management accounts, and support strategic decisions. This role requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant with a strong background in SME finance. The accountant will work with a supportive leadership team and is expected to drive improvements in financial processes. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy finance function with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on mindset suitable for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence financial processes and support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day-to-day finance operations.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Management of banking, payments, VAT returns, and audit preparation.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and auditors.
• Support senior management with commercial analysis and scenario modelling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of SME finance operations

Ability to build relationships

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Title

Company Accountant

Description

We are hiring for our client, an established and growing SME based in Belfast, who are seeking to appoint a Company Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualifed accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, support commercial decision-making, and play a key role in driving strong financial controls within a dynamic business environment.

The Company Accountant will join a supportive leadership team and act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, providing timely insight and ensuring robust financial management.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

• Hands‑on, autonomous role within a successful and expanding SME
• Full‑time, Belfast‑based position
• Opportunity to influence financial processes and support strategic decisions

The Role

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Management of banking, payments, VAT returns, and audit preparation
• Development and refinement of financial controls and processes
• Support senior management with commercial analysis and scenario modelling
• Liaise with external stakeholders, advisors, and auditors
• Drive improvements across systems, reporting, and financial oversight

The Person

• Qualified or part-qualifed accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of SME finance operations
• Confident managing a busy finance function with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to build productive relationships across the business
• Hands‑on mindset and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

The Rewards

• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualification level)
• Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function
• Supportive senior team and collaborative working environment
• Strong scope for professional growth within a successful SME

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage

For further information, and to apply for this Company Accountant job, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.

Salary is usually negotiable; salary details listed are a guide only and depend on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom