Part- Qualified / QBE Accountant

About the Role

Part- Qualified / QBE Accountant

• Location: Antrim Area
• Contract: Full-time | Permanent | Office-based
• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Our growing client seeks to appoint an experienced Part- Qualified / QBE Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function.  You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, Budgeting & Forecasting along with overseeing day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment.

The ideal Part- Qualified / QBE Accountant will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to deliver accurate and timely financial information to aid decision-making.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
  • Produce profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods with clear commentary.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Transactional Finance Management:
  • Supervise and review day-to-day bookkeeping activities including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals.
  • Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and adhered to.
• Operational & Commercial Support:
  • Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance.
  • Analyse margins, costs, and warehousing performance metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems.

For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn