Company Accountant

Company: Downey Osborne Limited
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Downey Osborne are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a well-established and growing organisation in Northern Ireland to recruit a Company Accountant. This is a broad and varied role offering responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting management with key financial information.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a hands-on position within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package

  • Pension scheme

  • Hybrid working, 2 days at home

  • Supportive leadership team

About You

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience

  • Strong financial accounting and management reporting experience

  • Previous experience in a Company Accountant, Finance Manager, or similar role

  • Experience preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across the business

  • Strong Excel and financial systems experience

About Your New Role

Always

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure strong financial controls

  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes

  • Manage cashflow forecasting and treasury activities

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes

  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Often

  • Analyse financial performance and provide insight to management

  • Assist with payroll oversight and transactional finance activities

  • Support year-end accounts preparation and audit requirements

  • Review processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

  • Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis

Occasionally

  • Support business planning and strategic projects

  • Assist with system enhancements and process improvements

  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners

  • Contribute to commercial analysis and investment appraisals

Never

  • Be expected to survive month-end solely on coffee and optimism

  • Be expected to arm wrestle with your boss

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Posted: June 25th, 2026