Finance Manager / Financial Controller
East Belfast (BT16)
£competitive / negotiable
McKinty Associates are delighted to be working with a growing client who is in the market for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join their business. The role will combine the strategic responsibilities of an FC with the practical accounting duties carried out by a Finance Manager.
Reporting into the Operations Director / Managing Director you will play a key role within the business by helping to shape the financial future of the business and working directly with the leadership team. You’ll have autonomy to shape the finance function, improve processes, and prepare the business for its next stage of expansion. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity for a future Finance Director or CFO position.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ledger management.
2. Manage accounts payable and receivable.
3. Oversee payroll preparation and expense processing.
4. Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
5. Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
6. Ensure timely completion of statutory returns.
7. Identify cost-saving areas within the business.
8. Implement and maintain robust financial controls and approval processes.
9. Monitor and safeguard company assets and financial risks.
10. Provide financial insight and recommendations to support business decisions.
Skills & Experience
11. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience.
12. 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance, ideally with SME exposure.
13. Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience.
14. Ability to manage both transactional and strategic finance tasks.
15. Excellent IT skills, including accounting software and Excel modelling.
16. Comfortable working independently in a small office environment.
17. Comfortable working closely as part of a small management team.