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Company Accountant (Part Time - 2 Days per Week)

Belfast Permanent £20,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
You will provide financial oversight, ensure smooth month‑end cycles, and strengthen WIP (Work in Progress) management across the organisation. Acting as a bridge between finance and operations, you'll help keep systems efficient, reporting accurate, and teams supported.
  • Have a visible impact across a small but fast‑moving business.
  • 2 Days per week with flexibility

About Our Client

A growing consultancy firm is seeking a capable and proactive Company Accountant to take ownership of day‑to‑day finance management and support operational effectiveness as the organisation scales.

Job Description



Financial Management

  • Lead monthly budgeting, forecasting, utilisation, WIP review, and invoicing cycles.
  • Own and maintaintheWIP process, ensuring:
    • Accurate project data imports
    • Verification of work‑done percentages with PMs
    • Consistent WIP tracking across the organisation
  • Produce monthly management accounts by team for senior leadership.
  • Develop the annual budget with Directors.
  • Support internal and external audits as required.



Operational Support & Process Improvement

  • Act as the link between finance and operations to keep workflows smooth and efficient.
  • Work with admin and PM teams to streamline and improve procedures.
  • Identify and implement enhancements across finance, operations, and resource management.
  • Support the rollout of new tools, systems, and processes as the organisation grows.



Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for internal stakeholders needing financial or operational support.
  • Collaborate closely during transition periods to ensure a complete and effective handover.



The Successful Applicant

Skills & Experience

  • Strong finance background, ideally within consultancy, professional services, or project‑based environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in month‑end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and WIP reporting.
  • Operationally minded with a knack for spotting and fixing inefficiencies.
  • Highly organised, strong communicator, and comfortable working cross‑functionally.
  • Experienced in managing deadlines at pace.
  • Familiarity with financial or project systems



Desirable

  • Experience in professional services or consultancy.
  • Familiarity with group‑level reporting frameworks (not essential).



Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and solutions‑focused.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working independently while supporting a broad team.
  • Calm under pressure, especially at month‑end.
  • Motivated to improve internal processes as the organisation evolves.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in a flexible working environment.
  • Permanent position within a growing organisation.
  • Opportunities to develop expertise in accounting and finance.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Potential for career progression within the broader group organisation.



If you are passionate about accounting and finance and are looking for a role within a professional services company, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Ryan Wilson
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6966502
Phone number
+442072691741

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Business Services
Location
Belfast
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Wilson
Consultant phone
+442072691741
Job reference
JN-032026-6966502