UK Management Accountant - Financial Control & Budgets

A&O Shearman; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Financial Control team. The role focuses on UK offices and involves monthly closing, variance analysis, budgeting and supporting audits.

You will work with the Team Lead to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear communication of financial information to senior stakeholders. The position is based in Belfast with a focus on timely, high-quality financial deliverables.

Qualifications

• Member of a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Up to 3 years post-qualification experience in a professional services or comparable environment.
• Strong time management and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support in the monthly management accounting for UK offices, including P&L and balance sheet preparation to timetable.
• Produce accurate monthly results, post journals, review costs, and explain variances.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate movements.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis vs budget/forecast with key driver explanations.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting cycles with quality budget assumptions.
• Ensure strong financial control and data integrity in systems and policies.
• Contribute to audits by preparing schedules and supporting year-end close.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and quality of information.
• Collaborate with Team Lead and Financial Control to support broader finance initiatives.

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Financial Control team. The role focuses on UK offices and involves monthly closing, variance analysis, budgeting and supporting audits.

You will work with the Team Lead to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear communication of financial information to senior stakeholders. The position is based in Belfast with a focus on timely, high-quality financial deliverables.