Senior Accountant – Portfolio + M&A and Projects
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
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.
ImportantRequirements
- 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.
What You’ll Be Doing- 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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