Job Description
Finance Manager – Belfast
Permanent | Full-time | Office-based | £55,000 + per annum | 19% Pension | Generous Annual Leave
My client is an established and prestigious organisation in Belfast seeking a Finance Manager to join their team. This is a truly excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Accountant to take ownership of the organisations’ financial affairs, whilst managing a busy Finance Department.
Role Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of a busy finance office
* Preparation of quarterly management accounts and associated variance analysis.
* Preparation and monitoring of regular cashflow analyses and budgetary projections, including staff costs.
* Preparation of annual accounts and working papers and subsequent liaison with external auditors.
* Oversee the payroll function including preparation and submission of monthly BACS salary transfer.
* Preparation of staffing budgets and assistance with any other projections required.
* Submission of online payments for general staff expenses and overseas agencies plus other ad hoc payments.
* Analysis and retention of financial information as required by stakeholders.
* Preparation and submission of returns in a timely manner, as and when required.
* Review of outstanding fees and other debts to pro-actively identify and address potential non-payment.
* Preparation of annual accounts and VAT returns for associated entity
* A full job description is available upon request
Essential Criteria:
* Fully qualified accountant with membership of a CCAB recognised body or equivalent.
* At least four years of post-qualification experience in practical accountancy, including management and statutory accounts, cashflows, and budgetary analyses.
* Initiative, self-motivation, and diligence to accomplish tasks unsupervised and to deadlines.
* Highly skilled in numeracy, with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting packages and online banking facilities.
* Ability to work as the senior element of a team, managing and delegating appropriately.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
**Closing date for applications is Monday, 12th May 2025 at 12 noon**
For more information on this highly sought-after role, please contact Mary O’Mahony at Reed Belfast, apply via this advertisement, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.