Trainee Management Accountant

Trainee Management Accountant

Trainee 30000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
MCS Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare management accounts, manage finances, and support senior leadership projects.
  • Company: Leading financial services consultancy with a strong reputation in Belfast.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and study support for professional qualifications.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a fast-growing firm and kickstart your finance career with real impact.
  • Qualifications: Part-qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA with practical experience and strong Microsoft 365 skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading financial services and compliance organisation to recruit a Trainee Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team in Belfast.

The Company: Our client is a Belfast-based financial services consultancy specialising in risk, compliance and cybersecurity. Established in 2011, they have 50+ employees and reported approximately £7.4m turnover, with offices across Belfast, London, and Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for an already part-qualified and experienced candidate to join a fast-growing, specialist financial services firm with a strong reputation and an ambitious culture, offering an excellent environment to build a long-term career.

The Rewards: As the successful Trainee Management Accountant, you will receive:

  • £30,000-£35,000 (DOE)
  • Hybrid/flexible working (3 days office based)
  • Study Support towards completing your CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualification
  • Exposure to senior leadership and commercially focused finance projects

The Role: Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful Trainee Management Accountant will be responsible for:

  • Prepare monthly Management Accounts to draft stage
  • Draft monthly revenue journals
  • Manage the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions
  • Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Other ad hoc duties outlined in the job specification

The Person: The successful Trainee Management Accountant will meet the following criteria:

  • Part-Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA
  • Previous practical experience in a similar role
  • Strong Microsoft 365 Skills
  • Knowledge of accountancy software

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Lawlor, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

Trainee Management Accountant employer: MCS Group

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MCS Group

Contact Details:

MCS Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Trainee Management Accountant

Management Accounting
CIMA
ACA
ACCA
Microsoft 365
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable