International Accounting Ops Leader - AI & Automation

TC Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Group Life Assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts and cashback portal

Referral bonus scheme

On-site parking

Flexible hybrid working

International exposure and occasional

Job summary

TC Group in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead an international accounting team and oversee service delivery across the UK and India. The role focuses on process improvement, automation and AI adoption within a fast-growing professional services firm.

You will work with senior leaders to shape delivery, manage talent and drive innovative solutions in a hybrid working environment. 37.5 hours per week, with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong practice background with experience reviewing statutory accounts and compliance work to a high technical standard.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong systems and technology skills.
• Experience using accounting software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• A genuine interest in technology, AI and automation.
• Practical experience using Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools.
• Familiarity with AI agents, workflow automation and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Managing, mentoring and developing an international accounting team.
• Leading workflow planning, capacity management and service delivery.
• Driving continuous improvement through technology, automation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Overseeing quality and technical standards across year-end accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping, management accounts and related compliance services.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and client outcomes.
• Developing team capability through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting the adoption of Microsoft Copilot, AI agents and other emerging technologies.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the UK and internationally.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Professional Services division.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Technology awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH

IRIS

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

TC Group in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to lead an international accounting team and oversee service delivery across the UK and India. The role focuses on process improvement, automation and AI adoption within a fast-growing professional services firm.

You will work with senior leaders to shape delivery, manage talent and drive innovative solutions in a hybrid working environment. 37.5 hours per week, with ongoing development opportunities.