Looking for a Management Accountant role that offers variety, commercial exposure and the opportunity to make an immediate impact? Join an established, internationally focused business in Belfast and play a key role in supporting financial reporting, management information and day-to-day finance operations. This six-month contract is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment with exposure to multiple business activities.
Salary / Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Six-month fixed-term contract
- Opportunity to gain exposure to an established international business
- Varied role within a commercially focused finance function
- Opportunity to work with stakeholders across multiple business areas
About your next employer
Our client is an established, privately owned international group with a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning commodity trading, agribusiness and related commercial activities. With operations across multiple markets, the organisation operates in a dynamic environment where accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and timely management information are essential to business performance.
Based in Belfast, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional finance team on an initial six-month contract, supporting the delivery of financial reporting and operational accounting across the business.
About you
- Part-qualified, newly qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with relevant management accounting experience
- Previous experience in a commercial, trading, manufacturing, distribution or multi-entity environment would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of management accounts, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within an established finance team
- Available to commit to an initial six-month contract
What you’ll do
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal preparation, accruals, prepayments and general ledger reviews
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Analyse financial results against budgets and forecasts, highlighting significant variances and trends
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of financial information for management review
- Support the monitoring of financial performance across business activities, providing meaningful analysis to relevant stakeholders
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and compliant with relevant requirements
- Liaise with colleagues across finance and the wider business to resolve queries and improve the quality of financial information
- Assist with audit requirements and other ad hoc financial projects as required
For further information on this opportunity, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon at the VANRATH office for a confidential discussion.
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VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency’s recruitment policy.
Skills:Management Accountant Management Accounts Finance CIMA Belfast
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