Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£50,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Belfast, BT15 2GB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team on a fixed-term basis until March 2027. The organisation delivers vital services across Northern Ireland and is committed to making a positive impact within local communities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that offers flexible hybrid working, including home-working options on Mondays and Fridays.

Your new role

As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the preparation of monthly management accounts, providing detailed analysis and commentary to support senior leadership and trustees. You will be responsible for monitoring budgets, producing financial reports, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, and delivering meaningful financial insights to aid decision-making.

The role will also involve maintaining robust financial controls, completing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements, and assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts. You will support the management of restricted and unrestricted funds, oversee grant income and expenditure reporting, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the finance function. This position would suit a proactive accountant who can work independently and quickly become a key member of the team.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with a minimum of three years' experience working within a finance team in a medium to large organisation.

You will possess:

Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills

Knowledge of financial controls, compliance and audit requirements

Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems

Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively

Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector would be advantageous, as would knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted fund accounting and grant-funded projects.

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Fixed-term contract until March 2027

Hybrid working with home-working options on Mondays and Fridays

37.5-hour working week

Opportunity to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Exposure to strategic budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities

What you need to do now

If 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.

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