Recently Qualified Accountant

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established group based in Bangor, Co. Down, employing staff across multiple sites, with additional international operations. The business operates across several sectors, supplying a diverse customer base across global markets.

Your new role

As a Newly Qualified Accountant, you will join a growing finance team in an office based role in Bangor, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. You will play a key role in producing accurate financial information to support month end and year end processes, statutory reporting and commercial decision making.This role is ideally suited to a recently qualified accountant seeking to build strong commercial and technical experience within an industry environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Assisting with year end and external audit processes
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Contributing to finance process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Providing financial support and advice to non finance departments
• Assisting with grant funding applications
• Assisting with HMRC audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Preparing financial information for US statutory filings
• Developing effective working relationships across the business

This is a full time, office based role, working 35 hours per week with a flexible working hours policy in place.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or at final stage)
• Recently trained within practice or industry
• Experienced in month end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Knowledgeable in financial reporting and internal controls
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator with the ability to engage non finance stakeholders
• Strong in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

Desirable experience includes:

• Use of ERP systems
• Exposure to US business or international reporting
• Previous team supervision or mentoring experience

What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working hours
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Staff discount scheme
• Increased annual leave with length of service
• Onsite electric vehicle charging
• Secure, free onsite parking

What you need to do nowIf 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 about your career.

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