Financial Accountant

(HYBRID) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE - 12 Month contract NEWTOWNABBEY £40,000 - £45,000

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent wider benefits
• Opportunity to join an established and successful business
• Broad financial accounting exposure
• Work closely with an experienced Financial Controller
• Excellent opportunity to further develop your accounting experience

About the company

If you're a Newly Qualified Accountant looking to make your first step into industry, or a Part-Qualified/Qualified by Experience candidate looking for a step up, this could be the perfect role for you. A well-established business in the Newtownabbey area is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a maternity cover contract.

Reporting directly to the Financial Director, you will play a key role across the month-end process, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations.

This is a varied and hands-on position offering excellent exposure across a broad range of accounting responsibilities within a busy and supportive finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and posting of monthly financial journals
• Supporting the month-end and year-end accounts process
• Analysis of financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and other month-end adjustments
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assisting with statutory and regulatory reporting
• Supporting the annual external audit
• Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team
• Involvement in finance projects and process improvements
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a busy finance environment
• Strong month-end and reconciliation experience
• Excellent Excel and IT skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Previous ERP or finance systems experience would be advantageous

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with Cian Duddy @ HIREIQ for a confidential chat. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Skills:
Financial Accounting VAT Accounting Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Review

Benefits:
Work From Home Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Paid Holidays Medical Aid / Health Care working from home

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