Financial Accountant

VanRath; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Newry is seeking a Financial Accountant to support their finance function on a full-time contract. This role involves financial reporting, managing audits, and team leadership, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive finance team environment

Opportunity to make an impact

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ recent experience in a financial accounting or reporting role.
• Strong background in preparing financial statements and managing reconciliations.
• Experience with finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on preparation of financial statements and support external audit requirements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, reporting schedules, and compliance returns.
• Provide guidance to junior finance team members.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team management

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An established organisation in the Newry area is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the finance function on a full-time, fixed-term contract through to October 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a leadership role focused on financial reporting, controls, and team management.

What's in it for you?

• £42,000 - £49,000
• Long term interim contract
• Hybrid working model
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
• Opportunity to make an impact in a well-structured, values-driven organisation

About your next employer

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation based in Newry who are recruiting a Financial Accountant to strengthen their finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing audits, and supporting ongoing financial planning and compliance processes. You'll also take the lead on improving systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and support wider business goals.

This is a long-term interim position and is suitable for candidates who are fully qualified within their professional qualifications, with at least 2 years' experience within a financial accounting or reporting role.

**Full job description available on request**

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• At least 2 years' recent experience in a financial accounting or reporting role
• Strong background in preparing financial statements, managing reconciliations, and supporting audits
• Experience working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable managing people or leading a small team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Access to transport to travel to multiple sites if needed

What you'll do

• Lead on the preparation of financial statements and support external audit requirements
• Manage cash flow forecasting, reporting schedules, and compliance returns
• Oversee or support areas such as fixed assets, reconciliations, and VAT
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and controls
• Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members

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