Title: Management Accountant

Duration: 4-year fixed term contract +

Location: Belfast, BT9. Agile home working policy.

Salary: £46000

Benefits:

• Access to private medical insurance
• Childcare support scheme (subject to eligibility and family friendly policies)
• Discounted gym membership.
• Perks card offering discounts in retail, travel, hospitality etc.
• Social club with events at discounted rates.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Special leave- wedding day, representation at national/ international sporting events.
• 26 weeks maternity / 10 days paternity leave at full pay.
• Pension benefits including employer contributions (matched up to 8%).
• 34 days holiday including stats.
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme.
• Free parking.
• Hybrid working.
• Company events that recognise and reward development and progression.
• Management development programmes and career progression opportunities.
• Executive Mentor Programme.
• Paid professional accreditation and membership.
• Health and Wellbeing support.

Hours:  37 hours per week.

On behalf of our client, a government owned body, we are seeking an Accountant to join their Financial Reporting Team for a 4-year fixed term contract. This role is to support planned growth within the organisation and is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join this organisation at a time of investment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Financial and Management Accounting including relevant experience of accounts preparation or review.
• Strong understanding and relevant experience of audit processes.
• Strong IT skills with a particular focus on the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Driving Licence and access to a car, or the ability to meet any travel requirements of the role. (The nature of the job demands that the post holder will be expected to travel from time to time. As such it would be beneficial if the successful candidate has the use of a vehicle. Company mileage is paid at a generous rate)

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, the Management Accountant will play a key role in the financial management and reporting including:

• The production of statutory and regulatory accounts to a high standard, incorporating best practice accounting standards, including IFRS.
• Assistance with statutory, regulatory, and interim audit processes, including liaison with external auditors.
• Assistance with monthly management accounts including accounts analysis and reconciliations.
• Maintenance and analysis of monthly cost models.
• Preparation of standard reports for individual business departments.
• Providing necessary support to Finance Business Partners in respect of business planning and month-end reporting processes.
• Assistance with forecasts, budgets, and business planning when required, supporting the Financial Planning and Strategy team.
• Enhancing existing processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices.
• Building productive working relationships with finance and operational colleagues.
• Assist with other IT & Change projects that impact finance systems or processes.
• Support the Financial Reporting Team in implementing the necessary ESG reporting requirements.
• Participating in ad hoc specific projects within the team and wider Finance department

To apply for this role or find out more, please email your CV in strictest confidence to Patricia at Apple Recruitment and you will then be contacted to discuss the opportunity.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If this role isn’t what you are looking for, please contact our consultants on 028 90249747 and we will be happy to help you.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.