Accountant

ACCOUNTANT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - BELFAST - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Strong exposure across management accounts, budgeting and wider finance operations
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders
• Excellent wider benefits
• Join a large, well-established professional services business

About the company

A leading professional services business in Belfast are seeking an Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month contract.

This is a broad role with responsibility across management reporting, budgeting, balance sheet control, month-end processes and wider financial operations. The successful candidate will also work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial information and supporting key finance processes.

This is a strong opportunity for a Qualified Accountant looking to join a high-performing finance team within a large, established organisation and gain broad exposure across both financial and operational finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
• Supporting senior management with financial and operational information
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assisting with the preparation of audited financial statements
• Supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate accounting entries
• Involvement across accounts payable, invoicing and wider finance operations
• Cash flow management and banking activities
• Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes
• Working closely with wider teams across the business

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience within a large or complex finance environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Professional services or shared services experience would be advantageous

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with Cian Duddy @ HIREIQ for a confidential chat. We would be delighted to hear from you!