Senior Accountant

Downey Osborne; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Enhanced maternity leave

Private medical and dental cover

Job summary

Downey Osborne is looking for a Senior Accountant in Belfast to take ownership of complex accounting duties. This hands-on position offers a variety of responsibilities, from preparing detailed financial statements to overseeing daily accounting activities. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with the ability to support junior team members. The role encourages effective communication and adaptability in a hybrid working environment. Perks include a bonus and enhanced maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified, or possess an equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting required.
• Must demonstrate effective management of multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex accounts with insightful analysis.
• Maintain strong controls and reporting standards.
• Oversee daily accounting activities and manage projects.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Financial statement preparation

Communication skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent

Job description

Downey Osborne is partnering with a forward-thinking, client-focused finance function to appoint a Senior Accountant. This is a hands-on position that offers real variety, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to take ownership of more complex accounting work.

What’s in it for you

• Bonus
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Private medical and dental cover

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and reporting experience
• Confident preparing and reviewing detailed financial statements
• Experience managing multiple assignments or portfolios
• Ability to support and develop junior team members
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Effective in a hybrid working environment
• Strong communication skills with adaptability to changing priorities

About Your New Role

Always

• Prepare, review, and add insight to complex accounts
• Maintain strong controls, policies, and reporting standards
• Act as a senior point of contact for junior colleagues

Often

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and reconciliations
• Manage ad hoc projects and client-focused work
• Identify and implement process and reporting improvements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders

Occasionally

• Support system implementations and wider business projects
• Contribute to proposals, compliance, and process enhancements

Never

• Lose sight of the commercial story behind the numbers
• Reply all to a company-wide email by accident… again