Management accountant

Management Accountant

Management Accountant – East Belfast (Office Based)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation based in East Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience finance professional to play a key role within a busy finance team, supporting accurate reporting, process improvements, and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Update and maintain management accounts templates
2. Analyse nominal ledger accounts and complete re-analysis where required
3. Prepare month-end schedules, including journals, adjustments, and recharges
4. Upload journals to Sage and ensure accurate financial postings
5. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain fixed asset schedules
6. Perform daily VAT code checks and manage VAT processes proactively
7. Complete monthly VAT control account reconciliations
8. Assist with year-end audit processes and liaise with external accountants and auditors
9. Support preparation of year-end accounts and reconciliations

Criteria

Qualifications

10. Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Essential Experience

11. Sage 50 or similar accounting system
12. Experience working with CMS systems linked to accounting platforms
13. Transaction processing experience pre- and post-trial balance
14. Strong understanding of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting
15. Year-end audit experience

Skills

16. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
17. Strong attention to detail and high level of confidentiality
18. Proactive approach with the ability to identify and drive process improvements
19. Strong teamwork and communication skills
20. Flexible, organised, and able to meet finance deadlines

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional seeking a stable, office-based role within a supportive team environment.