At a Glance
- Tasks: Own group financial reporting and ensure compliance across VAT, FX, payroll, and audit.
- Company: Fast-growing PE-backed technology business with direct board-level visibility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, work from home, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity for career development in a scaling finance function.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment with real impact on business growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
At a Glance
- Group reporting role with direct board-level visibility
- PE-backed, scaling technology business
- Broad finance remit: reporting, compliance, VAT, FX, payroll and audit
- 11-month FTC with high probability of perm
- Competitive salary
About the Business
This is a PE-backed technology business that has scaled significantly in recent years. Operating across multiple markets with an international client base, the business has reached a point in its growth where finance infrastructure and group reporting are critical to supporting continued expansion. This is a business with real momentum. The finance function is close to the board and plays a direct role in commercial decision making. For the right person, it is an environment where your contribution is visible and your work matters.
The Role
This is a broad and hands-on Group Accountant role, sitting within a lean finance team and reporting directly to the board. You will take ownership of group financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts, statutory reporting and board-level financial information across the business. Beyond the core reporting function, you will manage compliance across VAT, FX, payroll and audit, and work closely with other departments to support the overall financial operations of a growing group. This is a role that requires someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities and bring both technical accuracy and commercial awareness to everything they do. The scope is broad by design. The business is scaling and the finance function needs to scale with it.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports for board-level stakeholders.
- Ensure reporting is accurate, timely and clearly presented.
- Preparation and management of budgets.
- Use financial data and historical trends to provide insight for planning and operational decisions.
- Manage VAT returns and FX exposure.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Assist with payroll activities including salary calculations, deductions and tax withholdings when required.
- Liaise with external auditors, providing relevant documentation and explanations to support the audit process.
- Investigate and explain discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial performance, presenting findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Utilise accounting software and tools to streamline financial processes and maintain data accuracy across the group.
What You'll Need
- Essential
- Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, equiv
- Strong technical accounting skills with experience in group or multi-entity financial reporting
- Experience across VAT, FX, payroll and audit requirements
- Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel
- Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage a broad workload
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to board-level stakeholders
- Desirable
- Experience in a PE-backed or technology business environment
- Power BI or similar data visualisation and reporting tools
Why Apply
- Direct board-level exposure in a fast-moving, PE-backed technology business
- Broad remit with genuine ownership of group reporting
- A business with real growth momentum and commercial ambition
- Competitive salary
- 11-month FTC with scope to develop within the business
How to Apply
For more information on this role, or any other Accountancy and Finance position, please contact Gemma Murphy.
Benefits: Work From Home
Group Accountant x 2 - 11 month FTC TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: Ocho
Join a dynamic, PE-backed technology business that offers direct board-level exposure and a broad finance remit, making your contributions visible and impactful. With a competitive salary and the potential for permanent placement after an 11-month FTC, this role provides a unique opportunity for professional growth within a scaling organisation that values innovation and collaboration. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
