Financial Accountant - Belfast City Centre (9-12 Month FTC)

Financial Accountant - Belfast City Centre (9-12 Month FTC)

At-a-Glance

• Fully qualified Financial Accountant sought for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract
• Reputable professional services firm in Belfast city centre
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days in office per week
• Competitive Salary £40,000 - £45,000
• Immediate or short-notice start preferred

About the Company

Our client is a well-established professional services firm based in Belfast city centre with a strong reputation for quality and a collaborative, people-first culture. Operating across a broad client base, this is an organisation that takes its finance function seriously - offering a structured environment where a qualified accountant can hit the ground running, make an immediate impact, and work alongside a highly capable team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant to step into a busy and varied Financial Accountant role on a 9-12 month fixed-term basis. You'll work closely with the wider finance team, taking ownership of key financial reporting, month-end processes and compliance activity. The role is well suited to someone who is immediately available or on a short notice period, thrives in a fast-paced professional environment, and can bring structure and accuracy to a demanding finance function from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Manage month-end close processes including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and assist with audit processes
• Produce management reporting packs and variance analysis for senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal financial controls
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and other third parties as required
• Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes and controls

What You'll Need

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Proven experience in a financial accounting role with strong technical grounding
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, statutory accounts and audit processes
• Experience of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders
• Immediately available or able to start on a short notice period
• Right to work in the UK and ability to commute to Belfast city centre

Nice to Have:

• Experience within a professional services environment
• Exposure to process improvement or systems implementation projects

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Belfast city centre location, well served by public transport
• Genuine variety across financial reporting, compliance and stakeholder management
• Supportive and experienced finance team to work alongside

Apply

For more information or to apply, connect with Emma Groves on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.

Skills:
accounts management accounts ledger reports tax audit

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