Recently Qualified Accountant

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established group based in Bangor, Co. Down, employing staff across multiple sites, with additional international operations. The business operates across several sectors, supplying a diverse customer base across global markets.

Your new role

As a Newly Qualified Accountant, you will join a growing finance team in an office-based role in Bangor, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. You will play a key role in producing accurate financial information to support month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting and commercial decision- role is ideally suited to a recently qualified accountant seeking to build strong commercial and technical experience within an industry environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Assisting with year-end and external audit processes
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Contributing to finance process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Providing financial support and advice to non-finance departments
• Assisting with grant funding applications
• Assisting with HMRC audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Preparing financial information for US statutory filings
• Developing effective working relationships across the business

This is a full-time, office-based role, working 35 hours per week with a flexible working hours policy in you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or at final stage)
• Recently trained within practice or industry
• Experienced in month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Knowledgeable in financial reporting and internal controls
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
• Strong in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

Desirable experience includes:

• Use of ERP systems
• Exposure to US business or international reporting
• Previous team supervision or mentoring experience

What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working hours
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Staff discount scheme
• Increased annual leave with length of service
• Onsite electric vehicle charging
• Secure, free onsite parking

What you need to do nowIf 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 about your career.

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Skills:
Senior Accountant

Benefits:
£42000 - £46000 per annum

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