Senior Management Accountant (Belfast City Centre)

Posted 15 January 2026
Salary £50000 - £55000 per annum
LocationBelfast
Job type Contract
Discipline Accountancy & Finance
ReferenceRJL1502263_1768488281

Job description

VANRATH are supporting a global insurance organisation in the recruitment of a Qualified Accountant on a 9-month contract with a strong view to permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available accountant to join a well-established, international business and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced finance function.

What's in it for you?

  • £50-55k
  • Immediate start available
  • 9-month contract with strong potential for permanent appointment
  • Hybrid working model (extremely favourable)
  • Exposure to a global finance environment
  • Supportive, high-performing finance team

The Role:

Reporting to a Senior Finance Manager, you will:

  • Take ownership of month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review management accounts, journals, accruals and prepayments
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure control integrity
  • Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Liaise with auditors and support year-end audit processes
  • Provide financial analysis and commentary to support decision-making
  • Identify and implement process improvements within the close cycle
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the wider finance function

About you:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Proven experience delivering month-end and year-end processes in industry
  • Ability to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment
  • Strong Excel and financial systems experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Insurance or financial services experience desirable but not essential

For further information on this opportunity, or to discuss other Accountancy & Finance roles across Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.