Senior Bookkeeper (Belfast, QBE)

Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious business during an exciting period of expansion. As they continue to scale and take on new projects, they are now seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their close-knit team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied role with responsibility for both day-to-day accounts and supporting wider business operations.

What you'll get

  • Career progression
  • Car parking
  • Company event
  • Modern office

What You'll Do

  • Manage daily financial transactions, including sales and purchase ledger
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records
  • Prepare monthly reports including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow updates
  • Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
  • Manage and monitor credit control to ensure timely customer payments
  • Process CIS returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
  • Support budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate financial data
  • Assist with preparing year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants
  • Provide cost and margin analysis to support project and operational teams
  • Contribute to improving finance processes and supporting system (Sage 200)

About You

  • Experience in a Bookkeeper or similar finance role (3+ years preferred)
  • Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, credit control, and VAT/CIS
  • Confident in preparing monthly accounts and reconciling ledgers
  • Proficient in Sage 200 and Microsoft Excel
  • High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and comfortable supporting both finance and operational staff

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
LinkedIn: Chanel Gillen