Job Description Company Accountant
Location:Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Reportingto:FinancialController
Direct Reports:AssistantaccountantandAccountsPayable
Salary Range:£45,000 – £55,000
Role Overview
The Company Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial information for individual entities within the Group. This role is a key part of the financefunction,ensuringrobustaccountingpracticesandprovidinghigh-qualityfinancial data to support the Financial Controller in consolidation and reporting.
The position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage end-to-end accounts preparation in a multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Preparation
- PreparemonthlymanagementaccountsforassignedGroup entities
- Complete full balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data
- Produce year-end statutory accounts in line with IFRS
- SupporttheFinancialControllerwithconsolidationinputsandintercompany reconciliations
- Maintain accurate ledgers, including general ledger, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments
Financial Reporting
- Deliver timely and accurate reporting packs to Group Finance
- Provide detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods
- Assist in preparing financial reports for senior management
Audit & Compliance
- Act as key contact for external auditors at entity level
- Prepare audit files and supporting documentation
- Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements and internal policies
- Assist with VAT returns, PAYE/NI submissions, and other statutory filings
Month-End & Year-End Close
- Own and deliver the month-end close process for assigned entities
- Post journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, adjustments)
- Ensure deadlines are met in line with Group reporting timetable
Cashflow & Working Capital
- Monitor cash positions and assist with short-term cashflow forecasting
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes (oversight where delegated)
- Support credit control and supplier payment activities
Systems & Controls
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial procedures
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
- Assist with implementation of finance systems or upgrades
Business Support
- Provide financial support to operational teams and department managers
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required
Key Skills & Experience Essential
- Fully qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in accounts preparation within a commercial or practice environment
- Experience of month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Good understanding of VAT and Tax compliance across UK & ROI
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems
Desirable
- Experience working within a multi-entity or Group structure
- Background in practice transitioning to industry
- Exposure to audit processes
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Methodical and accurate in financial record keeping
- Strong time management with ability to meet strict deadlines
- Proactive and capable of working independently
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact across departments
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Pension contribution
- Private healthcare
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