Financial Accountant

Your new company A well-established and expanding organisation in Co. Armagh area is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their collaborative and supportive finance team. This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to take their first step into industry, or a part-qualified professional ready to progress into a broader, hands-on accounting position. You will support the accounting function for one of the group's key divisions and gain exposure to management reporting, financial controls, operational finance, and team supervision.

Your new role As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, operational finance activities, and maintaining strong financial governance. You will also supervise a small team within the organisation's housing division. Main

Duties & Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and trial balances Complete balance sheet reconciliations Support year-end audit and statutory reporting Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring data accuracy Process payroll and oversee sales & purchase ledgers Supervise invoicing and transactional finance activity Support cashflow management and payment runs Maintain strong internal controls Supervise and support a small finance team Review work for accuracy Drive continuous improvement across the finance function What you'll need to succeed Newly or part qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong understanding of trial balances and reconciliations Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational and time-management skills Strong Excel skills and good systems capability

Desirable Experience in practice and seeking a first move into industry Exposure to month-end close processes Experience supervising or supporting junior staff What you'll get in return An excellent first industry role with broad exposure across finance Supportive team environment with ongoing training and mentoring Professional development and career progression opportunities Paid holidays (30 per year) increasing with service Access to company benefits/perks Access to in-house wellbeing support A role that genuinely supports your long-term growth and learning 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.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Skills:

financial accountant newly qualified accountant part qualified accountant qualified accountant Benefits:
Negotiable DoE