Accountant

Accountant

Location: Belfast
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Working Arrangement: Office Based. Monday to Friday, 40 hours.

About the Opportunity

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time Fixed-Term Contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is looking to join a busy and supportive finance function and contribute to the day-to-day financial operations of a successful organisation.

The client is ideally seeking someone who can commence employment in early October, with interviews expected to take place next Friday.

This position would particularly suit a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or a qualified-by-experience finance professional who has strong transactional accounting experience and enjoys working in a hands-on role with varied responsibilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, managing purchase ledger activities, and ensuring the accuracy of the trial balance before management accounts preparation.

The organisation has recently completed a transition to Sage Intacct, a modern cloud-based accounting system. Previous experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based finance software would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong accounting fundamentals and experience using other accounting systems will be considered.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Accountant will support the Finance Team and Senior Management by processing purchase and sales transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring effective financial controls are maintained.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work accurately to strict deadlines within a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the trial balance and assist the Finance Director in the preparation of management accounts.
• Reconcile cash accounts and maintain records within cloud-based accounting software.
• Maintain the Purchase Ledger function.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
• Allocate payments and receipts accurately against customer and supplier accounts.
• Complete month-end cut-off procedures accurately and within departmental deadlines.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities as required.
• Maintain effective financial controls and accurate documentation.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and related accounting activities as required.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years' administration and finance experience.
• Experience using accounting software within a finance environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn new finance systems, software and processes.
• Experience within Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions.
• Experience maintaining financial records and working to trial balance stage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Analytical and methodical approach.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Team player with a willingness to support colleagues and wider departmental objectives.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Great if you have this but not essential:
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience using Sage Intacct or another modern cloud-based accounting system.
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional finance environment.
• Experience using ERP or MIS systems.
• Previous experience supporting month-end processes and management reporting.
• Strong reconciliation experience.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time Fixed-Term Contract opportunity.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Exposure to Sage Intacct and modern finance systems.
• Varied and hands-on accounting role.
• Opportunity to further develop accounting and finance experience within a busy commercial environment.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on accounting role within a successful organisation. The position offers exposure to modern accounting systems, responsibility across a broad range of financial activities, and the opportunity to work closely with senior management while developing valuable commercial finance experience.

Important Information

Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK, including British or Irish citizenship, Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or another form of unrestricted permanent work authorisation.

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to .

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.