At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee financial reporting in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established family-rooted business with a strong engineering heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a growing team with excellent exposure across finance and operations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business performance while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, management accounts, and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company
Established over many decades, this organisation is a long-standing, family-rooted business with a strong heritage of engineering expertise and continuous evolution. The business has seen steady growth into a respected, multi-faceted operation with a broad presence across the island of Ireland. You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation operating across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The business is known for its strong market presence, commitment to operational excellence, and continuous investment in systems, people, and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic and evolving environment.
Your new role
As a key member of the finance team, you will take ownership of the preparation of monthly management accounts and ROI subsidiary reporting. You will be responsible for year-end audit preparation, statutory accounts, and ensuring compliance with all financial reporting. Your role will also involve supervising the Accounts Administrator, maintaining sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers, and overseeing reconciliations and month-end processes. You will manage payroll on a weekly and monthly basis, including pensions, and set up BACS/FPS payments. In addition, you will oversee VAT and statutory returns across NI and ROI, including finance, you will oversee credit control, manage internal systems and IT responsibilities, maintain supplier and KPI reporting, and contribute to ongoing business improvements. You will also support operational processes including stock control, contracts, and internal job tracking.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced finance professional, ideally fully qualified or QBE, with strong knowledge of management accounts and statutory reporting. Experience working across NI and ROI jurisdictions, including VAT and payroll legislation, is highly desirable. You should have hands-on experience with accounting systems, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience supervising staff and overseeing broader business operations or systems would be beneficial. Organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset are essential for success in this role.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to work in a varied and influential role within a growing business. This position offers excellent exposure across both finance and operations, enabling you to make a real impact on business performance and process improvement. You will also benefit from a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.
What you need to do now
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Company Accountant TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Join a well-established and family-rooted organisation in Belfast, where your contributions as a Company Accountant will be valued in a dynamic and evolving environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance while working alongside a dedicated finance team. This role not only offers exposure to diverse financial operations but also fosters professional development within a respected multi-faceted operation across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Contact Details:
HAYS Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
