Accountant

Accountant (6 months initial maternity cover contract, with potential to extend) Job Summary This is a hands-on role reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for managing all aspects of the companys accounting operations during a maternity leave period. The successful candidate will take full ownership of key financial processes, ensuring the companys day-to-day operations run smoothly and accurately in a fast-moving and continuously growing business. With a comprehensive handover, this position requires a self-sufficient, detail-oriented professional who can handle everything from financial administration to account management with efficiency and responsiveness. Key areas of responsibility will include: Accounts Management: Administer and maintain the companys accounting systems (Sage Line 50 or 200 experience preferred, but relevant accounting software experience will be considered). Process and reconcile invoices, employee expenses, and credit card transactions accurately. Produce daily cash flow projections and provide key financial insights to the CEO. Manage bank transactions, ensuring alignment with company authorizations and processes. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for business partners and suppliers regarding invoicing and queries. Collaborate with internal managers and external business partners to ensure timely invoicing, payments, and debt collection. Debt and Payment Management: Oversee aged debtors, updating weekly reports, issuing reminder letters, and maximizing debt recovery through proactive communication. Process domestic and international supplier payments, ensuring the best currency rates are obtained. Candidate Profile:-The ideal candidate will: Be a part qualified/qualified accountant or working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACAA qualifications Have experience in Sage Line 50, Sage 200, or other Accounting Software Strong experience in account system administration and producing daily cash flow projections for the company accounts. Experience creating monthly management accounts Accounts payable and receivable experience A strong academic background (preferably at degree level), and strong A level, or equivalent grades (preferably grade B or above) Excellent computer skills with a high level of competency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Personal Qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills A demonstrable aptitude for numbers Excellent organisation and time management skills to prioritise and meet deadlines Responsible, with strong attention to detail and accuracy Reliable and able to maintain confidentiality Strong problem-solving skills Able to work effectively with others and use initiative Enthusiastic and motivated to self-educate Must be eligible to live and work in the UK Can identify with and commit to our company values:Smart, Efficient, Open, Passionate, Accountable. Start date: Dec 2024 preferable Location-This is aHybrid role with the flexibility to work from home primarily as well as from our offices at Amelia Street, Belfast. How to Apply-Please submit your CV Remuneration Seopa offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life cover, pension, health cashback plan and wide-ranging discount reward schemes. Join a Transformational Team This is an excellent time to join our multi-award-winning company. The right candidate will have an opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic and inclusive working environment with like-minded, talented and passionate individuals with options for hybrid working giving flexibility to work a mix of in the office and at home. An indigenous company founded in 2003 with branches in Belfast (Head Office) and Timisoara, is an industry leader in creating and hosting insurance, finance and utility price comparison engines. In addition to providing our software and systems to other companies, we operate our own insurance comparison brands - and Used by millions of UK consumers annually, our systems enable insurance providers to secure business within their target markets and empower consumers to easily identify those providers who meet their financial product requirements at market leading prices. Our Affinity Partnership arrangements also facilitate other companies to increase the range of services offered (and revenue generated) via their websites. Our products are used by over 400 financial partners in the insurance, finance and utilities industry. Our success has been recognised by a series of awards including six consecutive Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards, a Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast500 award, several prestigious Deloitte Best Managed Companies awards Gold Standard Best Managed Companies awards (2020 - 2022) and now a Platinum Best Managed Company since 2023. Skills: Invoicing Accounts Payable Cash Flow Accounting Accountant Management Accounts Debtors