Senior Accountant

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing organisation, who are seeking to appoint a Senior Accountant to their team in Derry. This Senior Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of key financial processes, work closely with senior stakeholders, and contribute to ongoing business improvement initiatives.

The successful Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role within the finance function, supporting financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and mentoring junior team members, while enjoying a strong benefits package and genuine long-term career prospects.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. The Role
A hands-on Senior Accountant position with responsibility across financial reporting, month-end, compliance and stakeholder support.

2. The Person
Ideal for a qualified accountant looking to progress their career in a stable, forward-thinking environment.

3. The Reward
Competitive salary, bonus, 33 days annual leave, and a strong overall benefits package.

The Role

As Senior Accountant, you will:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

• Liaise with auditors and external advisors

• Provide technical accounting guidance to junior team members

• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function

• Partner with internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making

The Person

To be successful as Senior Accountant, you will have:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent)

• Strong post-qualification experience in a similar Senior Accountant role

• Excellent technical accounting knowledge

• Experience of mentoring or supporting junior finance staff

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive and detail-focused approach

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

• 33 days annual leave

• Strong benefits package

• Derry-based role

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Long-term career development opportunities

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, and to apply for this Senior Accountant role, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.
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