Senior Accountant – Portfolio + M&A and Projects

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT MANAGER | High Growth Firm

South Belfast

Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience

Hybrid Working

Permanent | Full-Time

Ready for more responsibility, better exposure and the opportunity to develop with an ambitious firm? Abacus Careers is recruiting for an expanding Top 20 UK firm with a superb culture driven by young leadership. This opportunity can suit a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager, depending on your level of post-qualification experience. You’ll combine client work with team supervision and get involved in projects including transactions, M&A and raising finance.

• ACCA or ACA qualification required
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level

This is much more than a straightforward accounts preparation role. You’ll work closely with clients, support junior colleagues and gain exposure to interesting ad‑hoc assignments alongside your core portfolio. With significant career development available, it’s a strong move for someone ready to build your profile within a growing firm.

• Supervise and prepare year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
• Prepare associated tax computations and returns – previous tax experience isn't mandatory
• Get involved in client transactions, M&A, raising finance and other ad‑hoc projects
• Train, oversee and mentor junior team members
• Support management with team workflow and priorities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Minimum 1 year PQE in accountancy practice – 2 years for Assistant Manager level
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Xero, Quick Books or similar cloud‑based accountancy software
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

• Join an expanding Top 20 UK firm
• Superb culture and young leadership team
• Significant career development available
• Hybrid working
• Bonus
• South Belfast

A business with genuine momentum

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