Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager

Overview

In this role, you will work with a Top 20 UK firm in Belfast, balancing client work with team supervision. You’ll contribute to year-end accounts, tax computations, and ad-hoc projects including M&A and raising finance. You’ll mentor junior colleagues and help manage workflow while nurturing strong client relationships. The opportunity offers hybrid working, a supportive culture led by young leadership, and clear career development paths. This is a meaningful step for someone ready to broaden their profile within a growing practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Bonus
• Career development
• Expanding firm culture
• Supportive leadership
• Top 20 UK firm status

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prepare year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
• Prepare associated tax computations and returns
• Involve in client transactions, M&A, raising finance and other ad-hoc projects
• Train, oversee and mentor junior team members
• Support management with team workflow and priorities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Key requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accountancy software
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Mentoring and training of junior staff
• Relationship-building with clients
• Xero
• QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accountancy software
• Microsoft Excel

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