Financial Management Accountant - Belfast

Responsibilities / Tasks

• The role reports primarily to the Divisional Representative, CattleEye, with a secondary (dotted line) reporting relationship to the UK Cluster CFO.

• Monthly Financial Reporting: Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and completion of month-end reconciliations

• GEA Reporting: Submission of monthly GEA figures in line with strict reporting deadlines

• Accounts Payable: Processing of purchase invoices to support timely payment runs

• Credit Control: Oversight and management of company credit control processes

• Sales Invoicing: Generation and issuance of sales invoices in accordance with the company’s operating model

• Payroll Coordination: Processing payroll payments and liaising with the internal payroll team

• Regulatory Compliance: Preparation and submission of statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, etc.) and ensuring timely payments

• Statutory Accounts: Preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting tax schedules

• Process Improvement: Evaluation and enhancement of existing processes to improve operational efficiency

• SAP Implementation: Leading or supporting the implementation and execution of SAP systems

• Ad Hoc Analysis: Delivery of ad hoc reports and investigations for both GE and local management teams

• Compliance & Risk Reporting: Monitoring and reporting on compliance and risk management activities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of budgeting and forecasting models

• Authorisation Controls: Management and oversight of company authorisation levels and approval hierarchies

Your Profile / Qualifications

• 2–3 years of operational finance experience, including shared services, finance transformation, and system optimisation.

• UK accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA, or Qualified by Experience - QBE)

• Experience managing grant claims for UK and Northern Ireland (Innovate UK / Invest NI) is desirable.

• Strong accounting and controlling expertise.

• Solid understanding of cross-functional systems, with hands-on SAP experience.

• Advanced financial modelling, business analysis, and data interpretation skills.

• Exposure to diverse organisational environments and best practices.

• Ability to integrate non-financial factors into business decision-making.

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers.

• Proven track record in managing legal and regulatory compliance.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Skilled in presenting financial data and insights to senior leadership.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Experience supporting leadership teams effectively.

• Intercultural competence and ability to work across cultures.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build strong stakeholder relationships.

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