Senior Bookkeeper (Belfast, QBE)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Belfast is looking for a reliable Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions and maintain accurate records. This role offers a chance for career progression and includes responsibilities for financial reporting and bookkeeping processes. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in finance and proficient skills in Sage 200 and Excel.

Benefits

Career progression

Car parking

Company event

Modern office

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Bookkeeper or similar finance role.
• Confident in preparing monthly accounts and reconciling ledgers.
• Strong communication skills to support finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial transactions, including sales and purchase ledger.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and prepare monthly reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate financial data.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Credit control

VAT/CIS compliance

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious business during an exciting period of expansion. As they continue to scale and take on new projects, they are now seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their close-knit team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied role with responsibility for both day-to-day accounts and supporting wider business operations.

What you'll get

• Career progression
• Car parking
• Company event
• Modern office

What You'll Do

• Manage daily financial transactions, including sales and purchase ledger
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records
• Prepare monthly reports including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow updates
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Manage and monitor credit control to ensure timely customer payments
• Process CIS returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate financial data
• Assist with preparing year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants
• Provide cost and margin analysis to support project and operational teams
• Contribute to improving finance processes and supporting system (Sage 200)

About You

• Experience in a Bookkeeper or similar finance role (3+ years preferred)
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, credit control, and VAT/CIS
• Confident in preparing monthly accounts and reconciling ledgers
• Proficient in Sage 200 and Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and comfortable supporting both finance and operational staff

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
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