Accounts Associate, Partner

Posted 1 day ago by Jobtailor

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Belfast, City, United Kingdom, BT1 1
Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead the oversight and delivery of end-to-end accounting and advisory services for a diverse portfolio of clients
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all client financial reporting and accounting activities
  • Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts, statutory accounts and financial statements
  • Maintain robust governance and quality assurance standards across client engagements
  • Act as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior leadership teams
  • Provide strategic financial insight to support growth, risk management and long-term planning
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior escalation point and key decision partner
  • Identify opportunities to enhance and expand client services
  • Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems and service delivery models
  • Contribute to the growth and positioning of Sumer NI through market insights and client portfolio development
  • Work closely with internal teams to provide integrated advisory solutions across audit, tax and specialist services
  • Contribute to the firm's strategic direction and leadership discussions as part of the senior management team
Requirements
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Significant experience in senior client-facing accountancy or finance roles, ideally within professional services
  • Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, accounting standards and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership teams or boards
  • Proven track record managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality outcomes
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
  • Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities and drive value for clients
  • Experience in corporate finance, transaction support or financial modelling is advantageous but not essential