Hays·2 months ago
2 months ago
Senior Accountant
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What you'll do
- Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities
- Preparing statutory financial statements, completing month‑end and year‑end processes, managing reconciliations, and ensuring full compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls
- Playing a key part in financial analysis, variance reporting, and supporting senior finance leaders with budgeting and forecasting
- Overseeing cash flow management, monitoring working capital, and providing support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure efficient daily operations
- Managing payroll processes, coordinating audit requirements, completing tax submissions such as VAT and corporation tax, and driving continuous improvement across accounting systems and processes
- Supporting ad‑hoc finance projects, including system upgrades, integrations, and due diligence exercises
What they're looking for
- A fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
- A minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in a financial accounting or management accounting role and qualified by experience
- Strong experience in month‑end, year‑end, and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
- Advanced IT capability, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proven people management or team‑leading experience
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
- A commitment to continuous improvement and process optimisation
Nice to have
- Experience using SAP (desirable but not essential)
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Your new company
You’ll be joining a successful and growing organisation offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career. With a strong focus on collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement, this business provides a supportive environment where finance professionals are empowered to make an impact. This is an exciting chance to step into a key role within a high‑performing finance function.
Your new role
As the Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities. Your role will include preparing statutory financial statements, completing month‑end and year‑end processes, managing reconciliations, and ensuring full compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.
You’ll play a key part in financial analysis, variance reporting, and supporting senior finance leaders with budgeting and forecasting. You will also oversee cash flow management, monitor working capital, and provide support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure efficient daily operations.
The role includes managing payroll processes, coordinating audit requirements, completing tax submissions such as VAT and corporation tax, and driving continuous improvement across accounting systems and processes. You will also support ad‑hoc finance projects, including system upgrades, integrations, and due diligence exercises.
What you'll need to succeed
- A fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
- A minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in a financial accounting or management accounting role and qualified by experience
- Strong experience in month‑end, year‑end, and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
- Advanced IT capability, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience using SAP (desirable but not essential)
- Proven people management or team‑leading experience
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
- A commitment to continuous improvement and process optimisation
What you'll get in return
You will benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements. Based in a modern Belfast office with occasional travel to UK & ROI sites, you’ll be supported by a team that values trust, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a business that recognises and rewards high performance and initiative.
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#4765438 - Luke FullerCompany
Hays
Belfast, United Kingdom
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