Senior Accountant

Hays PLC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Lisburn/Belfast seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver key financial reports and improve internal controls. Ideal candidates are ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong analytical skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attractive benefits such as a pension scheme and life assurance offered, alongside ample career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience with accounting systems and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong understanding of best practices in accounting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly management accounts, budget, and forecasting.
• Lead initiatives to develop reporting systems and enhance data analytics.
• Involved in year-end audit processes and analysing working capital.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant - £45000 - £50000 per annum - Belfast / Lisburn

Your new company
An established and dynamic organisation in the engineering industry, located in Lisburn / Belfast. This business values innovation, continuous improvement, and offers a fast-paced environment for motivated professionals. They are able to offer career development and mentorship to allow you to develop your career.

Your new role
As a Senior Accountant reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be immersed in a varied and dynamic position. Key responsibilities include delivery of monthly management accounts, budget and forecasting processes, and compliance. You'll also lead initiatives in developing reporting systems, enhancing data analytics, and improving internal controls. In addition, you'll be involved in year-end audit processes, analyse working capital, and drive improvements across the finance function.

What you'll need to succeed

• Essential qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience
• Proven experience with accounting and finance systems, as well as advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong understanding of best practice accounting processes and internal controls.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ideally, you would have worked in the engineering, construction or manufacturing industry, but this is not essential.

What you'll get in return
This permanent role offers attractive benefits, including a pension scheme, life assurance, and holiday pay. It's an excellent opportunity to grow your career within an innovative company, taking on meaningful responsibilities and leveraging modern data analytics and business intelligence tools.

What you need to do now
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