Newly Qualified Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm seeks a Qualified Accountant in Belfast. The successful candidate will prepare management accounts, draft statutory statements, and manage audits. Required qualifications include ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and a supportive team culture that emphasizes well-being and environmental responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive professional development

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with training from a top-tier accounting firm or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards is essential.
• Prepared to travel and authorized to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Draft statutory financial statements and manage the audit process.
• Support budgeting and forecasting alongside budget holders.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Outstanding communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to challenge operational teams

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Qualified Accountant - Belfast - £40000 - £45000 per annum

Your new companyJoin a dynamic finance team that sits at the heart of group reporting and decision-making. You'll work alongside seasoned professionals who value accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement. Sustainability and health and safety are woven into the culture, so your insights help shape a safe, environmentally aware workplace.

Your new role

As Newly Qualified Accountant reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial data
• Draft statutory financial statements in line with accounting standards
• Manage the audit process as liaison with external auditors
• Prepare and file VAT, Corporation Tax and other returns, ensuring full compliance
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles alongside budget holders
• Deliver financial analysis and business insights to inform strategic decisions
• Develop, improve and document financial processes and internal controls
• Lead or support projects such as ERP implementations, acquisitions or automation initiatives
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the business
• Raise HSE concerns and contribute to a safe, environmentally friendly workspace

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA or CIMA)
• Newly qualified training from a top-tier accounting firm or equivalent industry experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools
• Commercial acumen and ability to challenge and support operational teams
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and strong organisational skills
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
• Agile approach, open to new challenges, and able to work both independently and in a team
• Prepared to travel when necessary and right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Sector experience in manufacturing
• Exposure to group reporting and UK/Irish tax legislation
• Project or change management experience
• Full driving licence with access to a car

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive professional development and study-support package
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Opportunity to lead high-impact finance projects and cross-functional initiatives
• A supportive culture that prioritises well-being, safety and environmental responsibility

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