Company Accountant (Bangor)

VanRath; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Company Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting operations and work closely with senior management. This role involves preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and improving financial processes. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience and be proactive in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered, along with flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working

Pension benefits

Holidays

Additional company perks

Qualifications

• Experience as a Bookkeeper or part-qualified Accountant.
• Strong experience in a sole finance role or small business context.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and statutory regulations.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning.
• Oversee daily office administration.
• Improve financial systems and processes.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong problem-solving ability

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE

Experience in finance roles

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Company Overview

VANRATH are working with a rapidly growing company committed to operational excellence and a collaborative working culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a Company Accountant to join the business and work closely with the Managing Director, playing a key role in daily operations and supporting strategic growth.

What You'll Get

• Excellent Salary - Competitive based on experience
• Career Growth - Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to expand
• Flexible Working - Hybrid options and adaptable working hours
• Varied Role - Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to business strategy
• Collaborative Culture - Work directly with senior leadership and have your ideas valued
• Benefits - Pension, holidays, and additional company perks

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax returns, and statutory regulations
• Work alongside the Managing Director on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Oversee day-to-day office administration and ensure smooth operational functioning
• Improve and maintain financial systems, processes, and controls
• Provide support for audit and liaise with external advisors and stakeholders
• Carry out general ad hoc tasks that support business and operational needs

About You

• Bookkeeper or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong experience
• Experience in a sole finance role or small business environment is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong problem-solving ability
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks independently
• Strong communicator who is comfortable working closely with senior management
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic, growing environment

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence.