Trainee Management Accountant

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Study support towards CIMA/ACA/ACCA

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a Belfast-based financial services and compliance firm to recruit a Trainee Management Accountant for the growing finance team. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and commercially focused finance projects within a busy, expanding business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will prepare monthly management accounts, draft revenue journals, manage AP/AR, and perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations as part of a supportive development path

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in CIMA/ACA/ACCA.
• Previous practical experience in a similar role.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills.
• Knowledge of accountancy software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts to draft stage.
• Draft monthly revenue journals.
• Manage the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions.
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Other ad hoc duties outlined in the job specification.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Skills

Knowledge of accountancy software

Education

Part-Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

Trainee Management Accountant- Belfast

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading financial services and compliance organisation to recruit a Trainee Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team in Belfast.

The Company:

Our client is a Belfast-based financial services consultancy specialising in risk, compliance and cybersecurity. Established in 2011, they have 50+ employees and reported approximately £7.4m turnover, with offices across Belfast, London, and Dublin.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an already part-qualified and experienced candidate to join a fast-growing, specialist financial services firm with a strong reputation and an ambitious culture, offering an excellent environment to build a long-term career.

The Rewards:

As the successful Trainee Management Accountant, you will receive:

• £30,000-£35,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid/flexible working (3 days office based)
• Study Support towards completing your CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualification
• Exposure to senior leadership and commercially focused finance projects

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful Trainee Management Accountant will be responsible for:

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts to draft stage
• Draft monthly revenue journals
• Manage the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Other ad hoc duties outlined in the job specification

The Person:

The successful Trainee Management Accountant will meet the following criteria:

• Part-Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA
• Previous practical experience in a similar role
• Strong Microsoft 365 Skills
• Knowledge of accountancy software