Financial Accountant - Belfast City Centre (9-12 Month FTC)
At-a-Glance
- Fully qualified Financial Accountant sought for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract
- Reputable professional services firm in Belfast city centre
- Hybrid working - 2-3 days in office per week
- Competitive Salary £40,000 - £45,000
- Immediate or short-notice start preferred
About the Company
Our client is a well-established professional services firm based in Belfast city centre with a strong reputation for quality and a collaborative, people-first culture. Operating across a broad client base, this is an organisation that takes its finance function seriously - offering a structured environment where a qualified accountant can hit the ground running, make an immediate impact, and work alongside a highly capable team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant to step into a busy and varied Financial Accountant role on a 9-12 month fixed-term basis. You'll work closely with the wider finance team, taking ownership of key financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance activity. The role is well suited to someone who is immediately available or on a short notice period, thrives in a fast-paced professional environment, and can bring structure and accuracy to a demanding finance function from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Manage month-end close processes including journals, accruals and prepayments
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and assist with audit processes
- Produce management reporting packs and variance analysis for senior stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal financial controls
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and other third parties as required
- Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes and controls
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Fully qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Proven experience in a financial accounting role with strong technical grounding
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, statutory accounts and audit processes
- Experience of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders
- Immediately available or able to start on a short notice period
- Right to work in the UK and ability to commute to Belfast city centre
Nice to Have:
- Experience within a professional services environment
- Exposure to process improvement or systems implementation projects
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Belfast city centre location, well served by public transport
- Genuine variety across financial reporting, compliance and stakeholder management
- Supportive and experienced finance team to work alongside
Apply
For more information or to apply, connect with Emma Groves on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.
Skills:
accounts management accounts ledger reports tax audit
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