Company Accountant (QBE, Bangor)

VanRath; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Company Accountant in Bangor, Northern Ireland. This role involves managing full-cycle accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting systems. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working options

Pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Experience in a sole finance role or small business environment is highly desirable.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

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 Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
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