Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Job summary

Abacus Careers is recruiting for an expanding Top 20 UK firm in South Belfast. This Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager role combines client work with team supervision, and exposure to transactions, M&A and raising finance.

You’ll supervise year-end accounts for various entities, prepare tax computations, and mentor junior staff while developing your own profile within a fast‑growing practice offering hybrid working and clear pathways to progression.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified.
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice; 2 years for Assistant Manager level.
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accountancy software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prepare year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Prepare associated tax computations and returns.
• Get involved in client transactions, M&A, raising finance and other ad-hoc projects.
• Train, oversee and mentor junior team members.
• Support management with team workflow and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualification

PQE 1 year

Audit experience

Communication skills

Xero/QuickBooks

Excel/Word

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT MANAGER | High Growth Firm

South Belfast

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Hybrid Working

Permanent | Full-Time

Ready for more responsibility, better exposure and the opportunity to develop with an ambitious firm?

Abacus Careers is recruiting for an expanding Top 20 UK firm with a superb culture driven by young leadership. This opportunity can suit a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager, depending on your level of post-qualification experience.

You’ll combine client work with team supervision and get involved in projects including transactions, M&A and raising finance.

Important Requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualification required
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level

The Opportunity

This is much more than a straightforward accounts preparation role. You’ll work closely with clients, support junior colleagues and gain exposure to interesting ad-hoc assignments alongside your core portfolio.

With significant career development available, it’s a strong move for someone ready to build their profile within a growing firm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise and prepare year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
• Prepare associated tax computations and returns – previous tax experience isn't mandatory
• Get involved in client transactions, M&A, raising finance and other ad-hoc projects
• Train, oversee and mentor junior team members
• Support management with team workflow and priorities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accountancy software
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

What’s In It For You

• Join an expanding Top 20 UK firm
• Superb culture and young leadership team
• Significant career development available
• Hybrid working
• Bonus
• South Belfast
• A business with genuine momentum