Temporary Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Description

We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded professional services firm, to appoint a Financial Accountant on a temporary contract (6–9 months). This Financial Accountant opportunity is based in Belfast and offers hybrid working following an initial onboarding period.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Accountant making a first move from practice, or for a Financial Accountant seeking a fresh challenge within a professional, fast-paced environment. With an immediate start available, the successful Financial Accountant will play a key role supporting financial reporting, controls and month-end processes.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Excellent Career Move – Ideal first move out of practice or short-term contract with strong exposure

2. Belfast-Based with Hybrid Working – Flexibility after initial training period

3. Immediate Start – Join a well-established professional services firm during a busy period

The Role

As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Month-end close activities, including journals, accruals and reconciliations

• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports

• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

• Assisting with process improvements and ad-hoc finance projects

• Working closely with senior finance stakeholders across the business

The Person

• ACA qualified

• Experience gained within accountancy practice or a similar professional environment

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced setting

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

The Reward

• Competitive day rate / salary (dependent on experience)

• 6–9 month temporary contract

• Immediate start available

• Hybrid working model

• Exposure to a high-quality professional services environment

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, or to apply for this Financial Accountant role, please contact Connor Donaghy, Senior Recruitment Consultant – Accountancy & Finance.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Accountancy & Finance in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We provide expert, confidential career advice and work closely with our clients and candidates to deliver long-term success.

Salary details are provided as a guide and are dependent on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.