Company Accountant/Financial Controller Belfast

Recruit NI; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit NI is seeking a skilled Company Accountant/Financial Controller for a leading engineering SME. This role involves managing a finance team, preparing financial accounts, and supporting commercial decisions. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a proactive approach and the ability to work independently, embracing technology to enhance business processes.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently in a growing business environment.
• Strong track record and extensive financial experience.
• Embraces technology and contributes value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small finance team and prepare financial accounts.
• Develop internal controls and enhance processes.
• Provide financial decision support to leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent IT skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Sage

Job description

Company Accountant/Financial Controller Belfast

Our fast-growing SME client, privately owned and trading for many years, is looking to bring their full financial control in-house. Currently, their accountant prepares quarterly management accounts, and a small team of administrators/finance staff prepare SL and PL on-site.

The sector they work in is Engineering, and they have an excellent reputation in both the public and private sectors.

The entrepreneur who founded and grew the business to approximately £6.5m is a dynamic individual. He seeks a team member to work as part of the leadership team to help grow the business. This newly created role will be central in assisting with commercial decisions and providing strong financial analysis.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage 2–3 finance staff
2. Prepare financial accounts using Sage
3. Develop internal controls and procedures to enhance internal processes
4. Work closely with external accountants during the initial handover and transition back in-house
5. Liaise with financial institutions and build relationships with banks and external advisors
6. Conduct contract reviews and costings
7. Provide decision support to the leadership team

The ideal candidate:

• Can work independently and has extensive experience supporting a growing business financially
• Is a fully qualified accountant or has a strong track record through experience
• Possesses excellent IT skills and embraces technology
• Is proactive and eager to add value by engaging with the wider business

To learn more about this role, please contact Sara McKinty in strict confidence. All inquiries will be kept highly confidential. Email: [e-mail]

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, County Antrim. Both posts will be based in the Greater Belfast area.

Salary: £81,614 - £91,575, rising to £88,268 - £97,020 from 1st August 2025.