Supervisor/Senior Accountant (non-audit)

Sumer Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Belfast is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. You will support a range of clients with their financial records and utilize cloud-based accounting software. This role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality completion of accounting services while managing multiple client requests effectively. Ideal candidates will be recently qualified with strong practice experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong practice experience with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results.
• Competent in managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Supervisory experience with junior staff and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service.
• Prepare and review statutory non-audit accounts for a variety of sectors.
• Lead and mentor junior accounting staff with ongoing feedback.

Skills

Cloud accounting software proficiency

Communication skills

Data analysis in MS Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Recently qualified (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Part-Qualified accountant

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

Hubdoc

CaseWare

Job description

Department: Accounting

Location: Belfast

Description

We are looking for a detail oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our team at Sumer NI. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, supporting them with their financial records and cloud-based accounting software.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist management with the coordination of a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality accountancy services.
• Prepare and review statutory non-audit accounts and associated working papers for a portfolio of entities in a range of sectors
• Supervise the preparation and review monthly or quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients
• Assist in the management of workflow for junior team members, ensuring the preparation of accounts are completed within agreed timescales and budget
• Provide thorough briefing, supervision, and training to junior staff, ensuring their work is accurate and complete
• Lead, support, and mentor junior accounting staff, providing continuous feedback and guidance.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Recently qualified (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) or Part-Qualified with experience
• Recent strong practice experience with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software and associated Add-ons (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, Hubdoc)
• Proficiency with accounts preparation software (e.g. CaseWare)
• Competent in MS Excel for data analysis including pivot tables, V-Lookup and filters
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Highly organised, self-motivated and capable of manging multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously