Senior Accountant (Professional Services)

VANRATH; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

City centre offices

12-month contract

Possible extension

Learning & development

Job summary

VANRATH is recruiting a commercially minded Financial Accountant for its Belfast finance function on an initial 12-month contract. You will join a large, multi-jurisdictional business, delivering robust financial reporting, controls and timely month-end processes.

The role suits a qualified accountant seeking a fast-paced environment with exposure to senior management, statutory requirements and cross-border operations, with hybrid working from Belfast city centre.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification with 3–5 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience in finance operations within corporate/shared service environment.
• Ability to engage with senior management and challenge constructively.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Track record of identifying and delivering process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly management information to support decisions.
• Assist statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity via reconciliations and reviews.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Coordinate supplier payments and intercompany transactions.
• Manage key month-end accounting duties to meet deadlines.
• Monitor cash positions and relationships with banking partners.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Internal controls

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

A well-known international organisation is seeking a commercially minded Financial Accountant to join its Belfast finance function on an initial 12-month contract. This position offers the opportunity to work within a large, multi-jurisdictional business while gaining exposure to complex financial reporting, operational finance and stakeholder management activities.

This role would suit a qualified accountant looking to apply their technical expertise in a fast-paced, professional environment with strong flexibility and long-term career prospects.

Package

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Belfast city centre offices
• Initial 12-month engagement
• Potential opportunity for extension or permanent employment
• Access to ongoing learning and development programmes

The Opportunity

Joining a globally recognised professional services business, you will become part of a finance team supporting a large international operation. The organisation has an established reputation for excellence and continues to invest heavily in people, systems and process improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial controls, reporting requirements and day-to-day finance activities are delivered efficiently and accurately.

Candidate Profile

We're keen to speak with accountants who can demonstrate:

• An accounting qualification together with 3-5 years' post-qualified experience
• Previous exposure to finance operations within a corporate, shared service or professional environment
• The confidence to engage with senior management and challenge constructively where required
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial controls
• A track record of identifying and delivering process improvements

Core Duties

Reporting into the finance leadership team, responsibilities will include:

• Delivering monthly financial and management information to support business decision-making
• Assisting with statutory reporting requirements and liaising with external auditors throughout year-end audits
• Maintaining balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and financial reviews
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business
• Coordinating supplier payments, intercompany transactions and finance administration activities
• Managing key month-end accounting responsibilities to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
• Monitoring cash positions and maintaining relationships with banking partners

Why Consider This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally respected employer where you'll gain broad finance exposure, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to the financial management of a complex global business.