Management Accountant
A well-established indigenous business is keen to appoint a Management Accountant to join its finance team in Banbridge, County Down. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a permanent opportunity paying circa £50,000, suited to an Accountant with industry-based experience who wants broader commercial exposure and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in a business with ambitious growth plans.
Key Details
Salary: Circa £50,000
Location: Banbridge, County Down
Work pattern: Fully onsite, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8am5pm Monday to Thursday, with an early finish on Friday
Reports to: Financial Controller
About Your New Employer
Youll be joining an established indigenous Northern Ireland business with a strong track record and a well-established presence in the local market.
The business operates in a project-led environment and has ambitious plans for continued growth over the coming years. This is therefore a good time to join, youll have the stability of an established organisation, alongside the opportunity to be part of its next phase of development.
The finance team plays an important role in supporting the wider operation, with this position offering regular interaction with operational and departmental managers rather than sitting solely within the finance function.
About Your New Job
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad accounting position with a strong management accounting and commercial focus.
You will:
- Own the monthly management accounts process, including balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis and supporting commentary.
- Analyse project and departmental performance, providing insight into costs, margins and profitability and highlighting areas requiring attention.
- Partner with operational managers, helping them understand financial performance and make informed commercial decisions.
- Support budgeting and forecasting, developing Excel-based reporting and helping the business monitor performance against plan.
- Manage a broad range of financial control activity, including banking, cash-flow forecasting, invoicing, collections, tax administration, audit preparation and compliance.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting, while also supporting and mentoring junior members of the finance team.
This would suit an accountant who enjoys understanding the story behind the numbers and wants to work closely with the wider business rather than focusing solely on traditional financial reporting.
What You Need
Essential:
- Fully qualified accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. Part-qualified / QBE individuals with significant industry experience MAY be considered.
- At least 2 years’ recent post-qualification experience within a construction, engineering, MEP or project-based contracting setting.
- Strong management accounting and financial analysis experience.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop and maintain reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
Whats On Offer
- Circa £50,000 salary
- Established, indigenous business with ambitious growth plans
- Broad commercial exposure beyond core financial reporting
- Opportunity to work closely with operational management and influence decision-making
- MondayThursday 8am5pm, with an early finish on Friday
- Opportunity to develop your experience as the business continues to grow
Whats Next
If youre a Management Accountant based in Banbridge or the surrounding area, with relevant industry experience and are interested in joining an established business with a clear focus on future growth, Id be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or contact me for a confidential conversation about the role and the business behind it.
Skills:Management Accounts Excel Month End
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