Company Accountant

Hunter Savage; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Belfast is seeking a Company Accountant to manage day-to-day finance operations. The ideal candidate will be qualified or part-qualified and possess strong analytical and organisational skills. This role offers the opportunity to drive financial processes, support strategic decisions, and work in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary is provided based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive senior team

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SME finance operations.
• Ability to manage a finance function with minimal supervision.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day finance operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Manage banking, payments, VAT returns, and audits.
• Support senior management with financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Hands-on mindset

Education

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

Job description

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‑qualified 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

1. Hands‑on, autonomous role within a successful and expanding SME
2. Full‑time, Belfast‑based position
3. 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‑qualified 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.

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