Strategic Management Accountant – Belfast (UK Focus)

A&O Shearman; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast is looking for a Management Accountant to join the Financial Control team, focusing on UK offices. You will support monthly management accounting, post journals, and ensure accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting.

You will perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and assist budgeting cycles while maintaining strong internal controls. You will collaborate with the Team Lead and engage with stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality financial information.

Qualifications

• Member of a recognised accounting body with up to 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in professional services or equivalent environment.
• Able to meet tight reporting deadlines and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly management accounting for UK offices, including P&L and balance sheet prep.
• Post journals, review costs, and ensure balances are supported.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate movements.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting cycles with quality assumptions.
• Maintain controls and data in finance systems per policies.
• Contribute to statutory and group audit processes.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and data quality.
• Collaborate with Team Lead and wider finance initiatives.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Manage priorities across month-end, forecasting, and BAU; escalate as needed.

Skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast is looking for a Management Accountant to join the Financial Control team, focusing on UK offices. You will support monthly management accounting, post journals, and ensure accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting.

You will perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and assist budgeting cycles while maintaining strong internal controls. You will collaborate with the Team Lead and engage with stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality financial information.