Interim Accountant

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Your new company


We are working with a leading retail organisation to recruit a Management Accountant on an immediate basis to join their Belfast finance team. This is a key role supporting financial performance, delivering accurate reporting, and providing commercial insight to drive business decision- to business demand, this is an urgent requirement, and the successful candidate will be expected to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment.

Your new role

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts with variance analysis and clear commentary
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts
  • Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support performance
  • Partner with operational teams to drive cost control and margin improvement
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure integrity of financial data
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver regular performance reporting
  • Support audit processes and ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Identify and implement process improvements within finance

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
  • Proven experience in management accounting and financial reporting
  • Excel and financial systems capability

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to join a high-performing and commercially focused team
  • Fast-paced role with immediate exposure to key stakeholders
  • Potential for longer-term progression

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Skills:
ACA ACCA CIMA

Benefits:
Competitive Rate + Benefits


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Company: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Your new company

We are working with a leading retail organisation to recruit a Management Accountant on an immediate basis to join their Belfast finance team. This is a key role supporting financial performance, delivering accurate reporting, and providing commercial insight to drive business decision- to business demand, this is an urgent requirement, and the successful candidate will be expected to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment.

Your new role

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts with variance analysis and clear commentary
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including rolling forecasts
  • Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support performance
  • Partner with operational teams to drive cost control and margin improvement
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure integrity of financial data
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver regular performance reporting
  • Support audit processes and ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Identify and implement process improvements within finance

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
  • Proven experience in management accounting and financial reporting
  • Excel and financial systems capability

What you’ll get in return

  • Opportunity to join a high-performing and commercially focused team
  • Fast-paced role with immediate exposure to key stakeholders
  • Potential for longer-term progression

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Skills:ACA ACCA CIMA

Benefits:Competitive Rate + Benefits

WHJS1_NI

Posted: May 15th, 2026