Senior Financial Accountant

Reed; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Belfast is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to oversee financial operations and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of post-qualified experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model after probation and is perfect for someone looking to foster a high-performance culture within a team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with proven track record in financial operations.
• Excellent communication and skills for diverse stakeholder engagements.
• Experience in process enhancement to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior finance team and oversee operational tasks.
• Manage month-end close and statutory reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Process improvement

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified accountant with 4+ years post-qualified experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Financial Accountant

• Salary: £55,000 + per annum
• Location: Belfast
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid Working (after probation)

Reed Finance are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a dynamic team in Belfast. This role is ideal for an innovative thinker with a strong background in process improvement and a proven track record in financial operations and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Team & Operational Oversight:
  • Mentor and foster a high-performance culture within the junior finance team.
  • Manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and financial consolidations.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, VAT/MTD submissions, and lease accounting.
  • Act as a key contact for internal teams, auditors, and tax authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Financial Planning & Reporting:
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
  • Manage statutory accounts through to sign-off.
  • Maintain the Group lease management system.
• Process & Systems Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Standardise procedures and leverage automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Change & Integration:
  • Support the integration of new systems and processes.
  • Assist with onboarding and aligning newly acquired businesses into existing finance operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record of process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook etc) and ERP systems, with experience optimizing these tools.

For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.