In-House Accountant

Acend; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced In-House Accountant to manage and optimize financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of UK and Irish accounting practices and be skilled in various cloud accounting tools. This role allows for flexible working arrangements and opportunities to shape financial strategy within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible hybrid/remote working

22 days holiday + public holidays

Opportunity to shape financial strategy

Exposure to global operations and clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish accounting standards.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations across entities.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure tax compliance.
• Oversee client invoicing and collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial judgment

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Acend Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

In-House Accountant

Acend Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Location:Belfast / Remote (Must be based in Northern Ireland

Company:Acend – Product, innovation & Transformation Consulting

Reports to:COO

Type:Full-Time / Permanent

About Acend

Acend is a boutique product and transformation consultancy working with global clients in Pharma and insurance. We help organizations build better products, stronger teams, and faster, more customer-centric ways of working. Headquartered in the UK and Ireland, with a footprint in the US, we operate as a lean, high-impact team scaling our reach across multiple markets.

We're looking for an experiencedin-house accountantto help us manage and optimize our finances as we grow.

Role Overview

You will take ownership of the day-to-day and strategic financial operations across our entities in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, and the US. From managing bookkeeping to preparing financial reports and ensuring tax compliance, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our leadership team with accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers across all entities
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions
• Process supplier invoices, payments, and expenses
• Oversee client invoicing and collections
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Track budget vs actuals and support financial planning
• Prepare financial insights for leadership and investor updates

Compliance & Tax

• Manage payroll, pensions, and employee reimbursements (UK/IRL/US where applicable)
• Prepare VAT returns (UK/IRL) and coordinate income tax filings
• Liaise with external tax advisors, banks, and auditors

Systems & Controls

• Maintain and improve accounting systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Implement internal financial controls and documentation standards
• Support financial due diligence for new markets or investments

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish accounting standards
• Proficiency in cloud accounting tools (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail and financial judgment
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and remotely
• Experience with US or multi-entity accounting
• Familiarity with consulting or services business models
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean startup-style environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible hybrid/remote working
• 22 days holiday + public holidays
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy at a growing, purpose-driven company
• Exposure to global operations and clients

How to Apply

• Send your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail] the subject:In-House Accountant – Acend.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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