Financial Accountant (Commerce)

• Location: Belfast
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: £45,000

We’re partnered with a high-growth retail group who seek to appoint a qualified Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team at their head office in Belfast. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced commercial environment. The Financial Accountant will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, stock control analysis, payroll support, and monthly management accounts.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and monitor stock accounting, including valuations, stock counts, stock movements, and margin analysis.
• Support the payroll process, including review, reconciliation, and payroll-related analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Investigate variances and provide meaningful analysis to support decision-making.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve stock and financial controls.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis.
• Commercially astute with a good understanding of stock accounting and margin reporting.
• Experience supporting payroll processes would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively across departments.

To apply for this position, please click ‘apply’ or contact Laurence at Reed Belfast.