Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager; Location Belfast; 15-month contract; £375 per day umbrella, Inside IR35
We are looking for a highly skilled Accounting Manager to join a busy finance team in Belfast. This is a 15-month contract, the role focuses on managing the financial activities of our clients primary trading entity of the group. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position is crucial in leading the financial strategy and operations within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Management:
Manage the maintenance of accounting records for the business using NetSuite
Perform monthly closing tasks, including booking, reconciling, and clearing complex general ledger accounts.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the books.
Assist the international entities General Ledger Manager in hard close procedures on NetSuite (Consolidated department reclasses, Interco FX elimination journal entries on WD3).
• Oversee US entity reporting on DMT/Magnitude (group reporting tools).
• Handle accounting for transactions with multiple international entities and currencies.
Reporting and Analysis:
• Identify and appropriately manage risks and opportunities in Balance Sheet items.
• Be involved in preparing audit timelines and supporting audits.
Review weekly cash forecasting for US entities.
Process Improvement and Compliance:
Propose and implement system modifications to maintain compliance with changing legal and regulatory requirements.
Take proactive actions to improve the accounting process, including enhancing the quality and consistency of balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with group accounting policies.
Project Management:
Manage the continuing integration of the entities into the business, including the legal entity simplification project.
Play a leading role in the ERP migration project, moving from NetSuite to Oracle.
Engage and collaborate regularly with other departments and across different regions, for other projects as part of the overall company integration programme
Team Leadership:
Supervise and develop a team of four: Senior GL Accountant, two GL Accountants, and a Payroll Accountant.
Mentor and develop team members, providing training, support, and opportunities for professional growth.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and continuous improvement.
Set clear objectives and goals for the team and monitor their performance against these targets.

Qualifications and experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), with at least three years post-qualified experience demonstrating progression into senior accounting roles.
Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally within an international organisation.
Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle is preferred, as well as strong Excel skills.
Personal Attributes:
Detail-oriented, methodical, and analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits;