Management Accountant

Downey Osborne Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance its finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts and reports, overseeing reconciliations, and collaborating on budgets. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and experience with ERP systems. Hybrid working and a supportive environment are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Generous holidays allowance

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in preparing management accounts to a high standard.
• Strong Excel and knowledge of ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end reconciliations.
• Support the annual budget cycle.
• Act as the main contact for external auditors.
• Liaise with tax and compliance teams for regulatory obligations.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Group Accounting

Company Accounts

Statutory Accounting

Financial Statements

Management Accounts

Communication

Excel

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAGE500

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a well-established and successful business that’s seeking to appoint a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key finance role within a supportive and forward-looking organisation, where you’ll gain exposure to both group reporting and strategic projects.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Decent holidays allowance plus leave purchase scheme
• Excellent team culture and working environment

About You

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience preparing management accounts and reports to a high standard
• Strong Excel and systems skills, with knowledge of ERP systems (SAGE500 desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving and process improvement

Your Responsibilities

Always:

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) to review stage, including variance analysis and resolving queries
• Oversee month-end reconciliations, including intercompany accounts
• Support the annual budget cycle, collaborating with budget holders and stakeholders
• Contribute to overhead cost forecasting

Often:

• Act as the main contact for external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of year-end requirements
• Liaise with tax and compliance teams to support regulatory obligations (e.g. HMRC filings, government returns)
• Lead or contribute to finance projects such as process improvements, transfer pricing updates, or policy changes
• Manage and maintain finance systems to ensure accurate and reliable reporting

Occasionally:

• Contribute to strategic finance projects and system enhancements
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support broader business initiatives

Never:

• Wonder if you’ve got the flexibility you need, with hybrid working arrangements already in place
• Changing the tyre on your managers car, unless you want to.

Interested? If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Connor Day directly to get more information first. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page.

Skills

Skills: Financial Accounting, Group Accounting, Company Accounts, Statutory Accounting, Financial Statements, Management Accounts