Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT MANAGER | High Growth Firm
South Belfast
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hybrid Working
Permanent | Full-Time
Ready for more responsibility, better exposure and the opportunity to develop with an ambitious firm?
Abacus Careers is recruiting for an expanding Top 20 UK firm with a superb culture driven by young leadership. This opportunity can suit a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager , depending on your level of post-qualification experience.
You’ll combine client work with team supervision and get involved in projects including transactions, M&A and raising finance .
️ Important Requirements
ACCA or ACA qualification required
Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level
The Opportunity
This is much more than a straightforward accounts preparation role. You’ll work closely with clients, support junior colleagues and gain exposure to interesting ad-hoc assignments alongside your core portfolio.
With significant career development available, it’s a strong move for someone ready to build their profile within a growing firm.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supervise and prepare year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
Prepare associated tax computations and returns – previous tax experience isn’t mandatory
Get involved in client transactions, M&A, raising finance and other ad-hoc projects
Train, oversee and mentor junior team members
Support management with team workflow and priorities
Build and maintain strong client relationships
What We’re Looking For
ACCA or ACA qualified
Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level
Previous audit experience would be advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accountancy software
Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
What’s In It For You
Join an expanding Top 20 UK firm
Superb culture and young leadership team
Significant career development available
Hybrid working
Bonus
South Belfast
A business with genuine momentum
Why Apply
You’ll get the combination of hands-on client responsibility, team exposure and broader commercial projects that can make a real difference to your next career move.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through Abacus Careers.
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Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary

44000 - 48000

Job Type

Permanent

Date Posted

17 August, 2026