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Role Profile: Experienced Accountant (Audit & Technical Accounting)Location: Belfast, UK (CME Belfast)Position Level: Senior / Experienced Associate (Newly Qualified)Department: Corporate Accounting / FinanceAbout the RoleCME Group is looking for a sharp, newly qualified Accountant to join our high-performing global finance team. This role is a perfect launchpad for a professional transitioning out of practice (Big 4 or Mid-Tier) who wants to apply their rigorous audit background to a dynamic corporate environment.You will serve as a key technical resource, leading financial statement preparation and managing statutory audits across our UK, EMEA, and APAC entities. Your expertise will ensure our reporting stands up to robust external audit scrutiny while supporting compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.Key ResponsibilitiesInternational Financial Reporting: Prepare and review statutory financial statements for global entities across the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions, ensuring strict compliance with IFRS and FRS 101.Global Audit Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors across these international jurisdictions. Anticipate auditor requirements, prepare institutional-grade working papers, and resolve queries efficiently.Technical Accounting Guidance: Research, interpret, and document accounting treatment for complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, financial instruments, intercompany arrangements) under local and international standards.Cross-Border Alignment: Support the alignment of local entity financials with parent-company reporting requirements, helping bridge differences between local standards and US reporting principles.Risk & Controls: Critique and improve internal controls, documentation, and month-end close processes to minimise accounting risk across your assigned regions.About You: Skills & QualificationsEssential CriteriaProfessional Qualification: Newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).Audit Foundation: Strong background in external audit, with a proven track record of auditing corporate entities, managing audit files, and navigating risk assessments.Technical Accounting Fluency: Strong, hands-on understanding of IFRS and FRS 101 frameworks.Global Mindset: Ability to adapt to varying regulatory environments across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.Analytical Rigour: Advanced Excel skills and the ability to dissect complex data sets to draw clear, auditable technical conclusions.Desirable CriteriaUS GAAP Knowledge: Practical exposure to or basic working knowledge of US GAAP is highly desirable.Financial Services Industry: Experience auditing or working within global financial services, fintech, or fast-paced international corporate environments.What We OfferGlobal Exposure: Manage portfolios covering diverse international markets with cross-border team collaboration.Career Progression: Clear pathways into senior financial management, global accounting policy, or specialised corporate finance roles.Competitive Benefits: Standard CME competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.#NIJobsCME Group: Where Futures are MadeCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.SummaryLocation: Belfast - Millennium HouseType: Full time

Forensic Disputes ManagerMake an Impact at RSM UKThere has never been a more exciting time to join RSM’s digitally led Forensic practice. As this area continues to grow, we are expanding our disputes capability and offering the opportunity to take on a hands-on Manager role within a dynamic and ambitious team. Our Forensic team supports clients across a broad range of contentious matters, combining technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver high-quality work in complex and often high-profile situations. This role offers the chance to work across expert accounting engagements including quantum and damages analysis, valuations, SPA disputes, business interruption and warranty claims, and litigation and mediation support. As a Manager (Managing Consultant) in our Disputes team, you will play a central role in managing and delivering client assignments, supporting senior leadership while taking day-to-day responsibility for progressing work, coordinating junior team members, and building strong relationships with clients and instructing lawyers. You will also contribute to business development activity and help support the continued growth of this expanding area of the practice.You'll make an impact by:Managing the day-to-day delivery of disputes and expert accounting assignments across a varied portfolio of matters Preparing, reviewing, and finalising high-quality client deliverables, reports, and other written outputs Building strong day-to-day relationships with clients and instructing lawyers while responding to queries in a timely and professional manner Monitoring deadlines, budgets, and assignment financial performance to keep work on track Coaching junior team members, supporting assignment planning, and contributing to proposals, pitches, and wider business development activity What we are looking for:You will be a highly motivated professionally qualified accountant with strong technical capability and a practical, hands-on approach to delivering high-quality client work. You will bring experience of disputes-related work and forensic accounting assignments, alongside the ability to manage multiple workstreams, take ownership of delivery, and support more junior colleagues. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: Professionally qualified accountant with previous experience in disputes-related work and forensic accounting assignments Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities, coordinate multiple workstreams, and meet demanding deadlines Excellent attention to detail and strong financial analysis capability Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality reports for a range of audiences A collaborative, proactive approach with the confidence to work independently, manage assignments, and support junior team members What we can offer you:We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.27 Days HolidayLifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GPAccess to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team #LI-SH1Experienced hirePermanentLONDONConsulting03/08/2026

Abacus Careers are very pleased to support the continued growth of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing Accountancy Practice with the Appointment of Audit Partner/Director. This is a key time for this firm, expansion via business wins and referral has meant that this strategic hire is top priority. We are seeking to augment an already high-performing leadership group and highly prominent team, with a high profile, post-qualified Chartered Accountant. It is likely that the preferred candidate for this position will be operating at Associate Director, Director or Partner level within another mid-sized accountancy firm in Northern Ireland or UK. Suitable applicants will be able to illustrate:Professional Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or equivalent, with extensive post-qualification experience in external audit. Registered Individual (RI): You must already hold RI status, with the ability to sign off audits independently, or be in a position to obtain it. Audit Expertise: Proven track record of leading complex audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio within the SME community. Leadership and Collaboration: Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory compliance, ensuring audits meet the highest standards. Client Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on financial reporting and risk management.Commercial Acumen: Strategic thinker with a history of contributing to business development, identifying opportunities, and driving growth. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of experienced partners dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and exceptional client service within our audit practice. Working alongside your peers, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the team, strengthening client relationships, and upholding the highest standards of audit quality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment where collective success is celebrated, and innovation is encouraged. Your key responsibilities may include:Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision for our audit practice, aligning it with the broader goals of the group.Client Focus: Provide trusted advice to SME clients, building long-lasting relationships and delivering tailored solutionsBusiness Growth: Lead business development efforts to expand our audit practice, identifying opportunities, building networks, and enhancing the firm’s profile.Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing audit teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.Compliance & Quality: Ensure the highest standards of audit quality and compliance, adhering to IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory requirements.We are eager to engage with a results-driven and collaborative professionals who share a commitment to delivering exceptional client service and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing culture. Could this be you?Reward Basic salary will depend on level of appointment and start from 85,000 per annum.Benefits As would be expected for an executive appointment (Pension, Life, Health, Bonuses, etc) with the option for equity benefits for achievement of targets.Full details are available upon inquiryLocation Belfast, Northern Ireland Salary 85000 - 110000 Job Type Permanent Date Posted 10 August, 2026

We’re Hiring – Senior Accountant We’re looking for a forward-thinking, energetic Senior Accountant who’s keen to excel in a fast-paced, varied role working with clients across multiple sectors. All firms are NOT the same! Join a firm where work-life balance is not an aspiration but a cultural commitment. A team that range in ages, backgrounds and ethnicities and enjoy each others company.Work can be challenging and difficult, the leaders and people around you should not!What you’ll do: Supervise & prepare year-end accounts (Ltd Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships) Prepare tax computations & returns (tax experience not essential) Get involved in ad-hoc projects – client transactions, M&A, raising finance ‍ Train, mentor & oversee junior team members Support team management with workflow & priorities Build strong client relationshipsWhat we’re looking for: ACCA or ACA qualified (min. 1 year PQE in practice) Audit experience – a bonus Excellent written & verbal communication skills ️ Experience with Xero/QuickBooks (or similar) Strong IT skills incl. Excel & WordWhy join us? Variety of work across sectors Collaborative, supportive team culture Career growth & mentoring opportunities If this sounds like the right step for you, send us your CV in confidence – we’d love to hear from you!Location Belfast, Northern Ireland Salary 42000 - 48000 Job Type Permanent Date Posted 16 July, 2026

Previously worked as a Practice Accountant, Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Accountant, Client Accountant or in a similar role. Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior. Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior.

VANRATH are partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy practice to recruit a Part-Time Chartered Accountant (3 Days). Working three days per week from the office, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, enjoy meaningful client interaction and advisory work, and become part of a

Accounts Assistant / Junior Accountant (Practice) Location: Belfast (BT15) Salary: c.

Why you Should Apply: Market Leading Salaries 3 days work from home Very attractive benefits package Join an established finance team Clear progression opportunities About the Company: HireIQ are delighted to be partnering with a long-established Northern Ireland Practice to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant, who's ready to take the next step in their career, to join a well-established finance team and build their management experience. About the Role: Leading and completing audit engagements for a wide range of clients across multiple sectors. Planning audit assignments, identifying key risk areas, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. Preparing audit files, financial statements, and supporting documentation. Supervising, training, and reviewing the work of junior audit staff. Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process, maintaining strong professional relationships. Assisting with workflow planning, team organisation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the audit department. Supporting ad-hoc advisory projects including internal controls reviews, due diligence, and technical accounting matters. About the Candidate: ACA or ACCA qualified. Minimum 1 year PQE in audit within an accountancy practice. Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks (FRS 102, IFRS advantageous). Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience using audit software. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and work effectively as part of a team. For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ben Gourley @ HIREIQ. We would be delighted to hear from you! Skills: Audit External audit Audit Planning Team Management Statutory Accounts Benefits: Work From Home Gym Pension Fund Flexitime Parking TPBN1_NI

Audit Manager Belfast We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Belfast Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who is keen to work with a diverse portfolio of clients while leading audit engagements, developing team members, and building strong client relationships. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware, and capable of managing multiple engagements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client service. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timelines. Plan, coordinate, and review audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Prepare and oversee audit strategies, risk assessments, and audit programmes tailored to client requirements. Review financial statements and audit files, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the audit process, providing practical and commercially focused advice. Manage, coach, and develop audit team members, supporting their professional and technical development. Monitor engagement progress, identifying and resolving technical and operational issues in a timely manner. Ensure all audit work is completed in line with the firm's quality standards and risk management procedures. Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to a high level of client satisfaction. Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development activities with existing and prospective clients. Assist Partners and Directors with the management and growth of the audit practice. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification). Minimum of 5 years' audit experience, ideally gained within a professional services environment. Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit engagements. Strong technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards. Experience working with a broad range of clients across different sectors. Commercially aware with the ability to understand client needs and deliver practical solutions. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. A proactive approach and the ability to work independently using your own initiative. Experience gained in a Big 4 or other leading professional services firm would be advantageous, but is not essential. About Us We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed wherever theyre located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we dont just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Our Benefits Please follow this link ( for information on our generous benefits package. About the Team Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firms best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. TPBN1_NI

You will handle financial reporting, budgeting, and preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. J&T Business Consulting in Belfast is seeking a Part Qualified or fully Qualified Accountant to join our client-focused finance team.

VANRATH are partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy practice to recruit a Part-Time Chartered Accountant (3 Days). Working three days per week from the office, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, enjoy meaningful client interaction and advisory work, and become part of a

A Part Qualified or fully Qualified Accountant (e. Solid understanding of auditing practices and regulatory compliance requirements.

The role offers exposure to IFRS, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition, and intercompany activities, with a path from in-practice to industry. Telefónica Tech in Belfast seeks a qualified Financial Accountant with audit background to move into a commercial finance role. You'll contrib

Fibrus in Belfast has created a new role supporting the Group Head of Financial Reporting, ideal for a Newly Qualified Accountant seeking their first move from practice.

Experience auditing financial services, financial institutions, or complex corporate environments. We’re looking for a qualified Financial Accountant who wants to move beyond professional practice and become part of a growing commercial business. Owner and Expert of the Professional Service Practi

VANRATH are partnering with a highly respected independent accountancy practice to recruit a Part-Time Chartered Accountant (3 Days). Working three days per week from the office, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, enjoy meaningful client interaction and advisory work, and become part of a

Nominate Recruitment in Belfast is seeking a Part Qualified Accountant to join a busy accountancy practice.

Accounts Assistant / Junior Accountant (Practice).

An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior to join a growing accountancy practice providing professional accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse client base. As a Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior, you will manage client accounts, compliance work, tax responsibilities and provide support across a range of practice-based accounting services. This full-time office-based permanent role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 and benefits. Candidates with relevant practice experience will also be considered, even if they do not hold a formal qualification. You will be responsible for: Managing client relationships and handling day-to-day communication with clients. Preparing accounts and completing Companies House compliance requirements. Preparing annual tax returns and providing tax advice and planning support. Supporting VAT, payroll and other periodic reporting requirements. Supervising bookkeepers and accounting technicians. Reviewing work completed by colleagues and providing feedback where required. Working directly with clients and HMRC on accounting and tax matters. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Practice Accountant, Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Accountant, Client Accountant or in a similar role Minimum 3 years of experience working within an accountancy practice. Fully qualified or part-qualified accountant with a qualification route comparable to ICAEW, ACCA or ICAI. Background preparing final accounts, tax returns and general compliance work. Familiarity with accounting software packages. Experience managing client relationships and communicating directly with clients. Ability to work independently while collaborating with other accountants and finance professionals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Practice Accountant looking to join a client-focused firm where they can take ownership of client work and continue developing their professional skills. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003