We have an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Accountant to join the company to join our team. Based in our Belfast office, you will report to the Group Financial Controller to support group accountants.

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, Corporation Tax, etc.), ensuring compliance.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with budget holders.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making.
• Develop, improve, and document financial processes and internal controls.
• Support or lead projects such as systems implementations, acquisitions, or process automation.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA )
• Relevant industry training
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Experience in a similar role in industry or trained in a top-tier accounting firm.
• Experience in manufacturing, agri foods sectors (desirable)
• Exposure to group reporting (desirable)
• Knowledge of UK/Irish tax legislation (as relevant) (desirable)
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (desirable)
• Project management or change management experience (desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to challenge and support operational teams.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Right to work in the UK

• Based in Belfast
• Hybrid working based on an 80% onsite attendance model, offered in line with training and performance.
• 37.5 hour week
• Salary depending on experience
• 5% company matched pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory days
• Life Assurance
• Training and development opportunities to support your career
• Medicash Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistant Programme
• Medicash Reward Extras
• Refer a friend scheme

Note - No agency support unless requested by the company

Interview schedule:

• First stage informal call with hiring manager: last week of July
• Second stage interview in person: first / second week of August