Practice Accountant – Niche Firm

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in Belfast is seeking a Qualified Accountant/Auditor. The role offers competitive salary, 35-hour work week with flexible hours, and ample professional development opportunities. Responsibilities include leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior auditors. Ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience

Pension Contribution

Death in Service

Health Insurance

31+ days annual leave

Enhanced leave policies (e.g., Sick Leave, Maternity Leave)

Professional Development support

Employee Bonus and Incentives

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant / Auditor, including Newly Qualified candidates.
• Resident of Northern Ireland with Right to Work in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills with strong verbal and written proficiency in English.
• Experience in a practice or client facing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to gather necessary information for audits.
• Lead Audit engagements by planning, executing, and finalizing assignments.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulations.
• Examine and analyse financial statements for accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant / Auditor

Job description

Overview

If you have experience working in a busy accounting practice and are seeking your next move, this highly regarded accountancy firm should be on top of your consideration list. This niche firm has a hands-on leadership team that take great pride in supporting colleagues in all aspects. At this firm, work-life balance is actively encouraged. Highly flexible, this firm is an ideal home for those with young families and caring requirements due to the start/finish times, 35 hour working week and on-site free parking. The work is also challenging and varied, the ideal combination!

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant / Auditor, including Newly Qualified candidates.
• Resident of Northern Ireland with Right to Work in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills with strong verbal and written proficiency in English.
• Experience in a practice or client facing environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Excel.

On offer

• Competitive Salary based on experience and post-qualification
• 35 hour working week with flexible start/finishing times
• 2pm Friday finish
• Pension Contribution
• Death in Service
• Health Insurance (Opt In)
• 31+ days annual leave
• Enhanced leave policies, e.g., Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, etc.
• Professional Development support
• Employee Bonus and Incentives – ad hoc

What you will do

Alongside a team of experienced professionals, you will gain access to a varied range of clients and have the opportunity to develop your career in an environment that promotes knowledge sharing, continuous professional development and allows you to develop your management skills in autonomous engagements with clients and in training junior team members.

• Interact with clients to gather necessary information for audits.
• Lead Audit engagements by taking charge of planning, executing, and finalizing audit assignments.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulations.
• Examine and analyse financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify discrepancies and areas for improvement in financial reporting.
• Clearly communicate audit findings and provide recommendations. Recommend enhancements to strengthen internal control systems.
• Supervise and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance and support.
• Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented team environment.
• Stay informed of changes in accounting and auditing standards.
• Collaborate with other teams within the accountancy practice for holistic client service.

Interested? We look forward to discussing your individual circumstances.

Additional note

BTW - This role is so handy for those that want to commute using the Outer Ring A24 Carriageway or are from South or East Belfast, Carryduff, Lisburn, Bangor/Ards.