Financial accountant

Company: HireIQ
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Location: Newtownabbey
Job Description:

NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT ROLE NEWTOWNABBEY £40,000 – £45,000 HYBRID WORKING (9 Month Contract)

Why should you apply?

  • Salary £40,000 – £45,000
  • 9-month maternity contract
  • Hybrid working – 2 days working from home
  • Open to Part-Qualified and Qualified Accountants
  • Excellent exposure across a broad finance function
  • Opportunity to join a large, established NI business

About the company

A well-established business in the Newtownabbey area is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 9-month maternity contract. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is a varied and hands-on role offering excellent exposure across financial reporting, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

This opportunity would suit either a Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant looking to join a busy finance team and gain further experience within a large organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparation and posting of monthly financial journals
  • Completing month-end and year-end accounts for two group companies
  • Budget, forecast and prior-year variance analysis
  • Balance sheet, purchase ledger and GRNI reconciliations
  • Preparation of accruals and foreign exchange calculations
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
  • Preparation of statutory and regulatory submissions
  • Supporting the annual external audit
  • Involvement in wider finance projects

Requirements:

  • Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant
  • Previous relevant finance experience
  • Strong experience with monthly reconciliations
  • Good Excel skills
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Microsoft Dynamics or Power BI 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 Monthly Accounting Year End Close VAT reporting

Benefits:Work From Home Pension Fund working from home Flexitime Medical Aid / Health Care

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Posted: September 16th, 2026