Finance Manager / Financial Controller – East Belfast (BT16) – PCZIG1125

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

East Belfast (BT16)

£competitive / negotiable

McKinty Associates are delighted to be working with a growing client who is in the market for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join their business. The role will combine the strategic responsibilities of an FC with the practical accounting duties carried out by a Finance Manager.

Reporting into the Operations Director / Managing Director you will play a key role within the business by helping to shape the financial future of the business and working directly with the leadership team. You’ll have autonomy to shape the finance function, improve processes, and prepare the business for its next stage of expansion. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity for a future Finance Director or CFO position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee payroll preparation and expense processing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory returns.
• Identify cost-saving areas within the business.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and approval processes.
• Monitor and safeguard company assets and financial risks.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support business decisions.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance, ideally with SME exposure.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Ability to manage both transactional and strategic finance tasks.
• Excellent IT skills, including accounting software and Excel modelling.
• Comfortable working independently in a small office environment.
• Comfortable working closely as part of a small management team.

To apply for this role please forward your CV ASAP to Paul Coulter at paul@mckintyassociates.com or Tel on 078 0384 3023 to discuss further.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date – this is a guideline only.

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