Management Accountant

Company: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are working with a public sector organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation delivering essential services across Northern Ireland, with a strong focus on financial governance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

  • Supporting senior managers with financial analysis, advice, and reporting to drive informed decision-making
  • Developing robust business cases, investment appraisals, and service development proposals
  • Providing detailed variance analysis and recommending solutions to address financial risks and pressures
  • Supporting strategic financial planning, including identifying interdependencies, risks, and resource requirements
  • Contributing to capital and financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely data
  • Assisting with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and monthly performance reporting
  • Monitoring budgets and supporting budget holders to achieve financial targets
  • Enhancing financial controls, policies, and reporting processes
  • Engaging with internal and external audit processes and implementing recommendations
  • Delivering financial training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience
  • Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
  • Experience developing business cases and delivering financial analysis within a complex organisation
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact services

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 on your career.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026