Financial Accountant
22 days ago
Belfast
ACCA, ACA, CIMA Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking an experienced Finance Professional to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will lead the financial accounting team and play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the group.This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys driving process improvements and delivering strategic financial support to the wider business. Your new role • Oversee the completeness and accuracy of all financial transactions and ensure timely reporting., • Manage monthly balance sheet and income/expenditure reconciliations., • Lead the preparation and submission of statutory returns, including VAT and corporation tax., • Drive improvements in financial control processes and ensure month-end deadlines are met., • Monitor cash flow and produce accurate forecasting reports., • Take ownership of treasury management, including bank mandates and online banking systems., • Manage internal and external audit programmes and assist with annual statutory accounts., • Lead, motivate, and develop the financial accounting team to deliver a high-performance culture., • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insight and challenge where appropriate., • Maintain and update financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current standards. What you'll need to succeed • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Proven experience in financial accounting and control within a complex organisation., • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting., • Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams., • Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organisation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment., • Career development and progression within a growing organisation. 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. # 4761039