Management Accountant - UK Financial Control (Belfast)

A&O Shearman; Holywood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture and benefits

Job summary

A&O Shearman is seeking a Management Accountant to join its Financial Control team in Belfast. The role focuses on UK offices, supporting monthly management accounting, P&L and balance sheet reviews, and provide timely, accurate financial reporting.

You will prepare variance analyses, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintain strong controls, and contribute to audits. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with up to 3 years post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Able to manage time effectively and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing priorities.
• Delivers high-quality client service through trusted-advisor relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with actionable insights.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and consistently delivers high-standard work.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly management accounting for UK offices, including P&L and balance sheet review.
• Post journals, review costs, and ensure balances are supported and explained.
• Run monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate movements.
• Prepare variance analysis against budget and forecast; explain key drivers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with robust assumptions and data.
• Maintain strong financial controls and data accuracy in finance systems.
• Contribute to statutory and group audit processes and year-end close.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of management information.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead and Financial Control team on broader finance initiatives.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and adapt messaging.

Skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Initiative

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA membership

Job description

A&O Shearman is seeking a Management Accountant to join its Financial Control team in Belfast. The role focuses on UK offices, supporting monthly management accounting, P&L and balance sheet reviews, and provide timely, accurate financial reporting.

You will prepare variance analyses, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintain strong controls, and contribute to audits. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with up to 3 years post-qualification experience.