General Ledger Accountant; Belfast; 6-month Contract; 37 hrs pw; £32.75ph PAY; Inside IR35
We are currently recruiting for a skilled General Ledger Accountant to join our client's finance team in Belfast. This is a contract role for an initial period of 6 months, subject to review. The General Ledger Accountant will report to the US GL Manager and will also work closely with the wider finance team. This is a hybrid role, but the client could consider someone working remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.
Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations and monthly/quarterly variance analyses, documenting meaningful explanations for fluctuations.
Ensure that general ledger and sub-ledger accounts are reconciled, and reconciling items are resolved on a timely basis, taking full ownership for assigned GL areas.
Assist in meeting tight month-end reporting deadlines, including taking ownership of assigned reporting packages.
Additional duties as required by manager and GL teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an Accountancy related field preferred.
Fully qualified through a recognised financial institution e.g. ACA, ACCA, CAI, CIMA.
2+ years post qualified experience preferred.
Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle is preferred, but not essential.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational 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;
General Ledger Accountant
Morson Talent
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Belfast, County Antrim BT1, Northern Ireland

£32.75 - £32.75 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for a General Ledger Accountant in Belfast on a 6-month contract basis, working 37 hours per week.
- The position offers a pay rate of £32.75 per hour and falls inside IR35 regulations.
- Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in an Accountancy-related field and be fully qualified through a recognized financial institution.
- A minimum of 2 years of post-qualified experience is preferred, along with proficiency in NetSuite and Oracle being advantageous.
- The role includes responsibilities such as recording financial transactions, preparing reconciliations, and meeting month-end reporting deadlines.