Assistant Management Accountant- Belfast- £35,000 - £38,000 (17331)
Downey Osborne is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing organisation in the Greater Belfast area to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to join a well-established finance team and gain strong exposure to monthly reporting, financial controls and commercial analysis within a supportive environment.
What is in it for you?
• Private medical insurance
• 30 days holiday, increasing with service
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working potential over time
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service
• Company sick pay scheme
About You
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data
• Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and reporting
About Your New Role
Always
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts including journals, variance analysis and commentary
• Complete and maintain balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts such as stock, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, VAT and intercompany
• Support the development and review of KPI dashboards using tools such as Excel or Power BI
• Analyse gross margin performance across products, customers and divisions, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities
• Review overhead spend against budgets and forecasts, preparing departmental reporting to support budget holders
Often
• Support the Finance Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and improving reporting processes
• Assist with audit preparation and related finance documentation
Occasionally
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with wider finance projects and analysis to support commercial decision making
Never
• Be responsible for watering the CEO’s emotional support cactus.
• Work in isolation without support from the wider finance team
Interested?
If this sounds like the job for you, just click on the ‘submit a cv’ button at the top right of the website.
