Financial Accountant – Hybrid

Position: Financial Accountant – Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, technically strong Accountant to join a leading international professional services organisation in Belfast.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across an international finance function, providing technical accounting expertise, supporting statutory compliance and taking the lead on projects designed to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

The position would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys getting into the detail of complex accounting matters but also has the confidence and initiative to challenge existing processes, influence stakeholders and drive meaningful improvements.

This is a 12mth maternity contract.

What’s On Offer?50k – 65k salary

Private medical
35 days leave 8% employer pension

Hybrid working

The Role Providing technical accounting guidance across a portfolio of international entities, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.

Reviewing financial results, balance sheet reconciliations and accounting outputs, identifying potential risks, discrepancies and areas for improvement.

Supporting statutory reporting requirements, external audits and the resolution of complex accounting queries.

Taking ownership of finance transformation and process improvement projects, from initial review through to implementation.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and financial controls through automation, data analytics and emerging AI technologies.

Challenging established ways of working and driving a more standardised approach to finance operations.

Working closely with senior finance stakeholders and international teams to resolve technical accounting issues and deliver key initiatives.

Acting as a technical point of reference for colleagues, sharing knowledge and providing guidance across the wider finance team.

What We’re Looking ForA minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant.

Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102).

Experience with in a professional services environment, finance operations or a shared services function would be advantageous.

The ability to research and interpret accounting guidance, including when dealing with complex or unusual transactions.

Experience reviewing financial information, identifying trends and risks, and making practical recommendations.

A track record of leading or contributing to finance projects, process improvements or transformation initiatives.

Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions around finance processes and controls.

Strong Excel and data analysis skills. Previous SAP experience would be beneficial.

An interest in how automation and AI can be used to improve finance processes.

Apply below or get in touch with Marc at Artemis Human Capital for full info.

Temporary Belfast (Hybrid)
Posted 2 hours ago
50,000 - 65,000 GBP / Year