Senior Financial Accountant

Harvey John; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role offers the opportunity to manage a purchase ledger team while contributing to the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting. The company is known for its vibrant environment and flexible working arrangements, providing excellent career exposure. Ideal candidates will have a strong audit background and be fully qualified accountants, ready to take on responsibilities that include financial analysis and team management. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and teamwork!

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with audit experience is essential.
• Extensive IT skills and meticulous attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger team and assist with monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accuracy of financial information and conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and internal financial reporting.

Skills

Fully qualified Accountant

Audit background

Extensive IT skills

Excellent presentation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Belfast – hybrid with 2 days required in the office

A leading technology sector client with global reach and exciting growth plans currently underway is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a newly created role. This dynamic client is presently appraising several acquisition prospects and leading the way in industry innovation. A very vibrant environment to join with excellent career exposure, coupled with a notably friendly office environment with excellent flexible / hybrid working.

Reporting directly to a Senior Finance Manager (ex PWC) with dotted line to the FC and CFO, this person will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger team which consists of a PL Manager and 5 PL Controllers. The Controllers are based across 2 sites so there is a small amount of travel involved – namely 1-2 days every 1-2 months within a Mon-Fri working pattern.

My client is seeking a fully qualified Accountant and this is non-negotiable. The ideal candidate will likely come from a practice background with audit experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts;
• Checking the accuracy of the information generated by the financial system and where necessary correct by making appropriate amendments;
• Assist in maintaining accurate information regarding control accounts;
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
• To undertake ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller;
• Contribute to internal financial reporting;
• Management of Purchase Ledger team;
• Review of weekly bank payments to suppliers;
• Cost and variation analysis;
• Assistance with the budgeting and forecasting process;
• Assisting with reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities;
• Assisting with Group reporting;
• Assisting with the company’s external audit;
• Contribute to further development of systems, processes and procedures within the businesses.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified Accountant and member of a recognised accounting body
• Audit background
• Extensive IT skills and experience
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• A sound knowledge of debits/credits, business systems and processes and ability to work on your own initiative
• Articulate and a clear communicator
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision

Please apply via website or contact Georgina T at Harvey John for more information.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries

Telecommunications, Technology, Information and Media, and Accounting