Accountancy in Belfast

Your new company Hays Client is a boutique firm bringing together Financial Planning, Accountancy, and Business Advisory in a truly integrated way. We pride ourselves on being people-focused, building close, long-lasting relationships with our clients and supporting them at every stage. Just as we guide our clients, we're committed to helping our team realise their potential through mentoring, coaching, and professional growth. Our culture is built on well-being, collaboration, and a supportive ethos that reflects our values and drives us forward together.

Your new role As a key leader in our accountancy and business advisory team, this role focuses on guiding clients with clear planning and advice that makes a real difference to their businesses. It blends technical expertise with people management, ensuring efficient workflows, consistently high standards, and strong client relationships. The manager will provide proactive updates to senior management, while also helping to grow the firm by attracting new business clients, building smarter workflows, and developing a strong team.

• Technical & Advisory: Delivery of all client advisory services.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly management accounts for clients.
• Review and completion of accountancy compliance work, including VAT returns, year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Lead and participate in pre-year-end strategic planning meetings with clients, ensuring delivery of high-value advice.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge to drive efficiency and compliance in all processes.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all client deliverables.

• Team Management & Coaching: Manage and coach a team of accountants and trainee accountants, ensuring workload and workflows are effectively organised and delivered on time.
• Conduct regular team debriefs, one-to-one, and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and implement tailored training and development plans for team members.
• Lead the induction and onboarding process for new starters, embedding firm values and high standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration.

• Client Relationship Management: Act as primary point of contact for a portfolio of key clients, building trusted long-term relationships.
• Deliver a highly personable and proactive client experience, tailoring advice to client needs and business goals.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support business development initiatives.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, networking events, and other professional forums.

What you'll need to succeed We require the successful candidate to have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in preparing and reviewing management accounts and year-end accounts.
• Demonstrable experience in providing advisory and strategic accountancy services.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing, mentoring, and coaching others.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and delegate effectively.
• High standards of technical knowledge and commitment to quality assurance in all outputs.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Commercial awareness with experience in identifying opportunities for firm growth and supporting business development activities.
• Strong IT literacy, including use of accountancy software and workflow management tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of managing a team within an accountancy practice.
• Previous involvement in developing workflow systems or process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to a variety of sectors and industries, providing a breadth of accountancy services.

What you'll get in return Hours - 36.5 hours per week. (Monday - Thursday 8.30 am - 5 pm & Friday 8.30 am - 1 pm)

Salary - £ per annum

Reports to - Director of Accountancy & Tax and Group Managing Director

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.