Senior Financial Accountant

Belfast – hybrid with 2 days required in the office

A leading technology sector client with global reach and exciting growth plans currently underway is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a newly created role. This dynamic client is presently appraising several acquisition prospects and leading the way in industry innovation. A very vibrant environment to join with excellent career exposure, coupled with a notably friendly office environment with excellent flexible / hybrid working.

Reporting directly to a Senior Finance Manager (ex PWC) with dotted line to the FC and CFO, this person will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger team which consists of a PL Manager and 5 PL Controllers. The Controllers are based across 2 sites so there is a small amount of travel involved – namely 1-2 days every 1-2 months within a Mon-Fri working pattern.

My client is seeking a fully qualified Accountant and this is non-negotiable. The ideal candidate will likely come from a practice background with audit experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts;
2. Checking the accuracy of the information generated by the financial system and where necessary correct by making appropriate amendments;
3. Assist in maintaining accurate information regarding control accounts;
4. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
5. To undertake ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller;
6. Contribute to internal financial reporting;
7. Management of Purchase Ledger team;
8. Review of weekly bank payments to suppliers;
9. Cost and variation analysis;
10. Assistance with the budgeting and forecasting process;
11. Assisting with reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities;
12. Assisting with Group reporting;
13. Assisting with the company’s external audit;
14. Contribute to further development of systems, processes and procedures within the businesses.

Skills & Experience:

1. Fully qualified Accountant and member of a recognised accounting body
2. Audit background
3. Extensive IT skills and experience
4. Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
5. A sound knowledge of debits/credits, business systems and processes and ability to work on your own initiative
6. Articulate and a clear communicator
7. Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
8. Good problem solving and decision making skills
9. Ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision

Please apply via website or contact Georgina T at Harvey John for more information.