Senior Manager - Accounting

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Belfast is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee client advisory, accounting, and tax services. The successful candidate will ensure effective delivery of services while managing and coaching the accountancy team. Applicants should be ACA or ACCA qualified with leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 and the potential for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Lucrative bonus incentive

Hybrid working (2 days WFH per week)

Early Friday finish

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience, preferably within a practice setting.
• Proven track record in preparing & reviewing management & year end accounts.
• Prior management experience would be particularly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation & review of quarterly management accounts.
• Review & complete year end accounts & tax returns.
• Lead & participate in strategic planning meetings with clients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

3+ years of experience in practice

Job description

Artemis Human Capital are pleased to be exclusively partnering with a dynamic accountancy practice based in Belfast as they seek to appoint a Senior Manager to their team. This is a diverse role working with a truly enviable portfolio of local clients. This is a newly created appointment and a key strategic hire for the firm, the successful applicant will work closely within the senior leadership team to drive growth plans in line with company values. This role offers unrivaled scope for career progression for the successful applicant, as well as a generous remuneration package.

The Job

Working closely with the firm's Director of Accountancy, your role will primarily consist of ensuring the delivery of all client advisory, accounting, & tax services. Main responsibilities include:

• Oversee the preparation & review of quarterly management accounts.
• Review & completion of year end accounts & tax returns.
• Lead & participate in strategic planning meetings with clients, ensuring delivery of high-value advice.
• Act as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of key clients, ensuring excellent relationships are maintained developed.
• Identify & contribute to business development opportunities.
• Manage & coach the accountancy team, ensuring even work load distribution & efficient project planning.

Candidate Criteria

Candidates who will be successfully short-listed for this position will possess the following:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years' experience, preferably within a practice setting.
• Proven track record in preparing & reviewing management & year end accounts.
• Strong leadership skills, prior management experience would be particularly desirable.
• Commercial awareness in identifying opportunities for growth & developing strategy plans.
• Excellent organisational & communication skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

Our client is offering a generous remuneration package for this role, including:

• A competitive starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (DOE).
• Lucrative bonus incentive.
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH per week).
• Genuine scope for true career progression & professional development.
• Opportunity to work within a growing & award-winning team, with a brilliant company culture.
• Early Friday finish time.
• Modern office space.
• Fantastic client portfolio.
• Flexible start/finish times.
• Enhanced company pension.

To apply for this Senior Manager - Accounting job please click on the link below or contact Beth Gault to discuss in the strictest confidence.