Senior Accountant - FTC 12 months

Senior Accountant - £competitive - Belfast

Your new companyAn established and highly respected organisation based in Belfast, this business operates within a complex, commercial environment and is known for its strong governance, forward-thinking approach and collaborative culture. With a commitment to high standards, continuous improvement and flexible working, the organisation offers an excellent opportunity to add value within a dynamic finance function.
This role is offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) and follows a hybrid working model, combining office and home-based working.
Your new roleAs an Accountant, you will join a commercial finance team and report directly to a Finance Manager, playing a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and forward-looking forecasts. This is a hands-on, commercially focused accounting role where you will work closely with operational and senior stakeholders to support decision-making and financial performance.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing customer and product profitability, margins and portfolio performance
• Monitoring costs, reviewing variances and assessing impacts on margins and EBITDA
• Providing financial input into pricing, forecasting and scenario modelling
• Preparing monthly management reports and short- and long-term forecasts
• Ensuring accuracy of accruals, revenues and cost reporting
• Supporting audits, compliance reporting and internal controls
• Partnering with stakeholders to highlight risks, opportunities and performance drivers
• Contributing to business cases, strategic initiatives and commercial insight

This role offers exposure to senior management and the opportunity to influence key commercial outcomes.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be:

• A Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Have post-qualification experience
• Strongly commercially minded, with the ability to interpret both financial and operational data
• Highly proficient in Excel, including modelling, scenarios and complex analysis
• Experienced in working with large datasets and delivering accurate insights under pressure
• Confident in communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders

Experience working in a regulated, high-volume or cost-driven environment, along with exposure to ERP or BI systems such as SAP or Workday, would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return

• A 12-month Fixed Term Contract with a respected employer
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and a strong focus on work-life balance
• The opportunity to work in a high-impact, commercially focused accounting role
• Exposure to complex financial modelling, forecasting and strategic decision-making
• A supportive, inclusive culture with experienced finance professionals

This position is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking a Belfast-based FTC role with real responsibility and visibility.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.