Trainee Management Accountant in Belfast

Location: Belfast – hybrid working model (remote and in‑person).

About fscom: fscom Compliance Maturity Specialists TM provide governance, risk and compliance solutions to the payments, FX, digital asset, asset management, capital markets, and banking sectors across the UK and Europe. Over fifteen years, we have established a reputation for delivering commercially focused advisory services to our clients and are widely recognised as a leading compliance consulting firm. With a strategic partnership with Bridgepoint (2022), we are on a growth trajectory and seeking motivated professionals to contribute to our journey of excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including full balance‑sheet reconciliations across all group companies and posting of nominal journals.
• Draft and post revenue recognition journals, and reconcile accrued and deferred revenue for trading entities.
• Monitor and report financial and non‑financial metrics to Senior Management and Board level.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate month‑end cut‑off, accrual identification and active credit control.
• Process inter‑company transactions, reconciling inter‑company interest and positions.
• Support payroll and staff expense processing in compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
• Investigate budget variances and communicate findings.
• Provide external audit support, preparing required information for auditors.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring correct coding, documentation and posting.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and assist in cash‑flow monitoring.
• Handle day‑to‑day financial administration – invoicing, expenses, receipts, and routine transactions.
• Undertake ad‑hoc finance tasks and corporate services projects to broaden exposure.

Essential Criteria:

• Completion of a 2.1 or above finance or accounting degree by June 2026.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; accounting software experience desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Professional and confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Ready to commence study for professional accountancy examinations.

Desirable Criteria:

• Interest in GRC or corporate finance.
• Experience within a professional services business.

Benefits:

• Hands‑on experience in a dynamic finance Department of a leading consultancy.
• Study support for CIMA qualification.
• Mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Friendly, inclusive, supportive working environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity & inclusion and are a Great Place to Work. We currently hold the Silver standard in Diversity Mark NI and GPTW accreditation.

How to Apply: Send your CV, covering the role and your qualifications, to careers@fscom.co.