Senior Financial Accountant

Belfast - hybrid with 2 days required in the office

£50,000-60,000pa (negotiable)

A leading technology sector client with global reach and exciting growth plans currently underway is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a newly created role. This dynamic client is presently appraising several acquisition prospects and leading the way in industry innovation. A very vibrant environment to join with excellent career exposure, coupled with a notably friendly office environment with excellent flexible / hybrid working.

Reporting directly to a Senior Finance Manager (ex PWC) with dotted line to the FC and CFO, this person will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger team which consists of a PL Manager and 5 PL Controllers. The Controllers are based across 2 sites so there is a small amount of travel involved - namely 1-2 days every 1-2 months within a Mon-Fri working pattern.

My client is seeking a fully qualified Accountant and this is non-negotiable. The ideal candidate will likely come from a practice background with audit experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts;
• Checking the accuracy of the information generated by the financial system and where necessary correct by making appropriate amendments;
• Assist in maintaining accurate information regarding control accounts;
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
• To undertake ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller;
• Contribute to internal financial reporting;
• Management of Purchase Ledger team;
• Review of weekly bank payments to suppliers;
• Cost and variation analysis;
• Assistance with the budgeting and forecasting process;
• Assisting with reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities;
• Assisting with Group reporting;
• Assisting with the company’s external audit;
• Contribute to further development of systems, processes and procedures within the businesses.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified Accountant and member of a recognised accounting body
• Audit background
• Extensive IT skills and experience
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• A sound knowledge of debits/credits, business systems and processes and ability to work on your own initiative
• Articulate and a clear communicator
• Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision

Please apply via website or contact Georgina T at Harvey John for more information