Senior Accountant ( General Practice)

Downey Osborne Limited; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Northern Ireland seeks a Chartered Accountant to manage client accounting and tax needs. The role offers a hybrid working model and development opportunities towards a Partner position. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. A commitment to career growth and client service is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years' relevant experience.
• Background in general practice (tax and accounts).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within the profession.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements for a diverse client portfolio.
• Managing tax compliance and ensuring all filings meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining and developing client relationships, offering strategic advice and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Providing business advisory services, including financial planning and tax optimisation.
• Liaising with clients to discuss their financial goals and provide tailored advice.
• Conducting special assignments.

Skills

Tax

Accounts

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Ambition

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Joining a company committed to colleague development means being part of a culture focused on growth, continuous learning, and career progression. This newly created, non-audit, pure tax and accounts role is client-facing and offers a clear path to Partner, giving you the chance to make a real impact and shape the future of the firm.

You’ll support a variety of clients by managing their accounting and tax needs, within a flexible and hybrid working model that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About You

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years' relevant experience
• Background in general practice (tax and accounts)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within the profession

About Your New Role

Always

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements for a diverse client portfolio
• Managing tax compliance and ensuring all filings meet regulatory requirements
• Maintaining and developing client relationships, offering strategic advice and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance

Often

• Providing business advisory services, including financial planning, tax optimisation, and process improvements
• Liaising with clients to discuss their financial goals and provide tailored advice

Occasionally

• Conducting special assignments
• Attending training sessions and professional development courses to enhance your skills and qualifications

Never

• Long hours with no reward
• Trying to eat the office cactus like an apple

Interested? If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Steven Osborne or Mark Downey directly to get more information first. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page.

Skills: Tax, Accounts