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Senior Accountant

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Your new company You will work for a global company and a market leader whose service, innovation and quality keep them at the forefront of their industry. They have 11 sites worldwide, employ over 1,400 people and have been in business for over 60 years. Your new role As Senior Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and your responsibilities will include:
Record ledger entries for multiple business and approve journal entries of other team members to ensure good segregation of analytical reviews to ensure data accuracy and or share ownership for standard monthly finance tasks as determined by the financial controller, e.g. sales reporting, margin analysis, PPV analysis, fixed asset accounting

Lead and develop a team of Assistant Accountants and Finance Assistants, providing guidance and junior staff, promoting technical growth and best practices

Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by others to ensure segregation of accounting practices comply with GAAP and Company policy

Maintain accurate ledgers and records for compliance

Assist with year-end audits for timely completion of statutory accounts

Support tax accounting work as the Payroll function and support Payroll processing when business needs closely with the rest of the accounting team, providing guidance as required to other team closely with other teams to ensure accurate and timely information for business decisions, being proactive in bringing relevant information to the wider group where analytical, interpretive, investigative, and advisory services to the in Annual Budgeting and Forecasting good business acumen and commercial sense to analyse information to provide value-added analytics to the management team.

What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified Accountant Min 3 years' experience in a similar analytical background / knowledge of Microsoft computer software Advanced Excel skills. Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working within a global experience Payroll experience What you'll get in return You will work on a full-time basis for a global company. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm and Friday, 8am to 12noon. Hybrid working is also available. Company Benefits include:
Holidays - 33 days increasing to 34 days after 2 complete years of service

Management Bonus of 10% annually

Life Assurance Health care- cashback scheme Healthshield EAP Pension Scheme - 5% Employer Contribution Enhanced Maternity Leave Company Sick pay scheme Additionally, Wellness & Engagement Committee Employee Recognition Programme Length of Service Programme Company Savings Scheme First Aid/Mental Health First Aid Training Access to Educational Programmes Free parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Skills:

Senior Accountant Accountant Qualified Accountant Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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