Company Accountant (North Belfast)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful construction company based in Belfast is seeking a Company Accountant to manage day-to-day finance operations. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture, ideal for someone who thrives in a close-knit and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, handling year-end prep, and maintaining the general ledger. A part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive, family-focused work culture

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and ideally Sage 200.
• Solid experience in management accounting, VAT, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with CIS and construction industry financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet.
• Handle year-end accounts prep and liaise with external accountants/auditors.
• Maintain the general ledger, posting journals and reconciling accounts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA or qualified Accounting Technician (IATI)

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

VANRATH is delighted to be recruiting for a Company Accountant on behalf of a successful construction company based in the Greater Belfast area. This is a hands-on, standalone finance role ideal for someone who thrives in a close-knit, fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of the business.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive, family-focused work culture
• Free on-site parking
• Exposure to full-spectrum finance responsibilities
• Opportunity to work directly with business owners and contribute to strategic decisions

About the Role

As Company Accountant, you'll be the go-to person for all day-to-day finance operations and reporting. You'll work closely with the company directors to ensure the financial health of the business and provide accurate, timely reporting to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet
• Handle year-end accounts prep and liaise with external accountants/auditors
• Maintain the general ledger, posting journals and reconciling accounts
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including subcontractor payments
• Manage bank reconciliations, credit card statements, and petty cash
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, CIS returns, and liaise with HMRC
• Track project costs and assist with job costing for construction projects
• Support budgeting, cashflow forecasting and financial planning
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, customers, and internal staff
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and financial insight to company directors

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a varied and hands-on finance role. You should enjoy working in a family-run environment where you can take ownership and make a visible impact.

You will have:

• Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA, qualified Accounting Technician (IATI), or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and ideally Sage 200
• Solid experience in management accounting, VAT, and reconciliations
• Familiarity with CIS and construction industry financial processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience in a construction, engineering, or project-based environment

• Exposure to job costing, retentions, or contractor compliance

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accounting and Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.