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Senior Management Accountant
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Your New Company
A highly successful and rapidly growing international business based in Antrim, this organisation is recognised as a market leader within its sector and operates across a global footprint. With continued investment, expansion, and innovation, they are seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their established finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic growth.
Your New Role
As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts, providing insightful financial analysis and supporting key business decisions. Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts
- Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end processes
- Liaising with external auditors and assisting with audit requirements
- Analysing financial performance and delivering meaningful management information
- Preparing VAT returns, accruals, prepayments, journals, and statutory returns
- Assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities
- Supporting ERP system implementation projects
- Contributing to grant funding applications and wider business initiatives
- Reviewing purchase orders and ensuring financial controls are maintained
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Experience preparing management accounts
- Experience working with external auditors and year-end processes
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- Advanced Excel skills and strong system knowledge
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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Desirable experience includes:
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant status
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or highly regulated environment
- Multi-entity or group accounting experience
- Exposure to ERP systems such as Sage or SAP
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours options
- Opportunity to join a growing and innovative international organisation
- Exposure to large-scale projects and senior stakeholders
- Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution within a high-performing finance team
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Your New Company
A highly successful and rapidly growing international business based in Antrim, this organisation is recognised as a market leader within its sector and operates across a global footprint. With continued investment, expansion, and innovation, they are seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their established finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic growth.
Your New Role
As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts, providing insightful financial analysis and supporting key business decisions. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts. Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end processes. Liaising with external auditors and assisting with audit requirements. Analysing financial performance and delivering meaningful management information. Preparing VAT returns, accruals, prepayments, journals, and statutory returns. Assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities. Supporting ERP system implementation projects. Contributing to grant funding applications and wider business initiatives. Reviewing purchase orders and ensuring financial controls are maintained.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Experience preparing management accounts. Experience working with external auditors and year-end processes. Strong analytical and financial reporting skills. Advanced Excel skills and strong system knowledge. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable experience includes: Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant status. Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or highly regulated environment. Multi-entity or group accounting experience. Exposure to ERP systems such as Sage or SAP.
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