Group Accountant
Location: Belfast
Salary: Competitive / DOE
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Group Accountant to support the Group Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and insightful analysis across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and audit experience to play a key role within a growing finance function.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the preparation of monthly head office accounts, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, fixed asset register, and detailed variance analysis
* Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments
* Support group reporting, consolidations, and group returns
* Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for head office and consolidated group budgets
* Support the Group Audit process, including preparation of audit packs and liaison with external auditors
* Prepare year-end accounts and statutory financial statements
* Raise regular and ad-hoc intercompany recharges, liaising with stakeholders across the business
* Prepare and post monthly journals
* Review balance sheet reconciliations for group subsidiaries
* Perform group-level financial analysis and reporting
* Support ad-hoc projects and maintain appropriate financial documentation
Criteria:
* A recognised professional accounting qualification (part qualified or qualified) (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* SAP experience highly desirable
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Able to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
* Proactive, flexible, and comfortable working on your own initiative
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership
* Broad exposure to group reporting and audit
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
Salary is in the region of £40 - 50k depending upon experience.
For further information and a confidential discussion please email your CV through the link.
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