Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established group based in Bangor, Co. Down, employing staff across multiple sites, with additional international operations. The business operates across several sectors, supplying a diverse customer base across global markets.Your new roleAs a Newly Qualified Accountant, you will join a growing finance team in an office-based role in Bangor, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. You will play a key role in producing accurate financial information to support month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting and commercial decision- role is ideally suited to a recently qualified accountant seeking to build strong commercial and technical experience within an industry environment.Key responsibilities will include:Preparing and reviewing monthly management accountsSupporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysisAssisting with year-end and external audit processesPerforming balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepanciesEnsuring accuracy and integrity of financial dataContributing to finance process improvements and efficiency initiativesProviding financial support and advice to non-finance departmentsAssisting with grant funding applicationsAssisting with HMRC audits and statutory reporting requirementsPreparing financial information for US statutory filingsDeveloping effective working relationships across the businessThis is a full-time, office-based role, working 35 hours per week with a flexible working hours policy in you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or at final stage)Recently trained within practice or industryExperienced in month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliationsKnowledgeable in financial reporting and internal controlsHighly analytical with excellent attention to detailA confident communicator with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholdersStrong in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applicationsDesirable experience includes:Use of ERP systemsExposure to US business or international reportingPrevious team supervision or mentoring experienceWhat you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive benefits package, including:Flexible working hoursEmployee discount and reward schemesStaff discount schemeIncreased annual leave with length of serviceOnsite electric vehicle chargingSecure, free onsite parkingWhat 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 about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills:Senior AccountantBenefits:£42000 - £46000 per annumWHJS1_NI