Newly Qualified Accountant (Belfast/4 day week)

VANRATH; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Belfast is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers a 4-day work week and involves managing financial operations, preparing reports, and advising leadership on financial strategies. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in financial systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

4-day work week

Supportive working environment

Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ideally 1 year PQE.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the general ledger.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Advise senior leadership on financial decisions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Management Accountant

Financial Accountant

Commercial Accountant

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant (4-day week/Belfast)

VANRATH is delighted to be working exclusively with an innovative, award-winning business to recruit a Management Accountant to join the growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity in the NI market, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work a 4-day week.

Rewards:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work a 4-day week, with 1 Friday off every 4 weeks.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the general ledger.
• Monitor and improve financial systems and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls across invoicing, purchasing, credit control, and financial reporting.
• Manage, monitor, and review all financial accounts and activities to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Advise senior leadership on financial decisions and implications to ensure growth and profitability.
• Assist with reporting, auditing, and ensure timely completion.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations.
• Mentor and manage accounting staff, participating in meetings as required.
• Collaborate closely with the Group Financial Controller on business projects, strategies, or plans.

The Person:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with ideally 1 year PQE.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience using SAGE.

For further information on this vacancy or other Senior Accountancy & Finance roles in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today.

Skills:
Management Accountant, Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Financial Accountant

Benefits:
Bonus + benefits