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A Management Accountant to join our team
Management Accountant
We’re seeking a capable and proactive finance professional to strengthen our team. This role will lead on accurate month-end processes & reporting, statutory and regulatory compliance, procurement and supporting the external audit. The ideal candidate will uphold strong financial controls, work confidently with auditors and advisers, and drive continuous improvement across our finance processes.
Key Information
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Competitive salary up to £50,000
- Based at the Innovation Centre, Queen’s Road, Belfast (hybrid working arrangement available)
- Reporting to the Financial Controller
- Closing Friday 24th April.
Benefits of working at Catalyst
Competitive Benefits Package
Private medical insurance for you and your dependents
Generous pension contribution
Generous life assurance policy
Enhanced parental leave packages
Free open access to company organised events
Free parking onsite
Responsibilities
Reporting & Month-End:
- Hands on ownership of the timely delivery of month-end
- Prepare and input journals as part of the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all supporting schedules.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and back-up schedules.
- Support the Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly management accounts and project reporting.
- Pull together various claim submissions to funders
- Support the Financial Controller in periodic forecasting and financial planning activities.
Pensions, VAT & Statutory Compliance:
- Lead the preparation and submission of the monthly pension schedule.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant HMRC requirements.
- Lead or support the preparation of statutory accounts for appropriate companies within the Group and coordinate with external advisers as required.
- Proactively support the year-end external audit process, acting as a key point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audit evidence.
Financial Controls:
- Support the finance & wider Catalyst team in maintaining and improving compliance with financial procedures, policies, and internal controls.
- Manage the procurement processes within the Finance Team.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes where required.
Continuous Improvement & Team Support:
- Embrace a culture of continuous improvement across the finance function by identifying and/or implementing opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.
- Perform any other duties as required to support the Finance Team.
Essential Criteria
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
- At least 2 years’ post qualification experience as a Management Accountant
- Strong hands-on experience working with Finance systems
- Strong in all aspects of MS Office, with Advanced skills in Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills including ability to gather, interpret and present complex data
Special Requirements
- Proof of right to work in the UK
Criteria may be enhanced to aid shortlisting. Exceptional candidates who do not meet the criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
More info about Catalyst
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About Catalyst
Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub, driving innovation-led growth in Northern Ireland. We help founders, SMEs, researchers and global organisations turn ideas into real-world impact through space, support and collaboration. Every surplus we generate is reinvested into inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation programmes and community impact, building a more competitive, resilient and inclusive economy.
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Diversity and Inclusion at Catalyst
Diversity and inclusion aren’t boxes to tick on a CSR list. At Catalyst, they are part of our DNA, lived, breathed, seen, and heard across our community, projects, and co-working spaces.
We not only want to foster and empower a culture of innovation, but also an environment where people can be their true, authentic self and thrive, and we are proud to be recognised by the Diversity Charter for achieving silver status, with ambitions to progress to Gold.
As an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based solely on the individual’s ability to perform the role, and that’s allowed us to create an inclusive workplace which celebrates the diversity of our teams and community.
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Working at Catalyst
A certified Great Place to Work®, Catalyst is one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting employers.
With a strong vision of Opportunity for all from world-leading innovation, this is a workplace brimming with ambition to create social, cultural, and economic advantage. We are a force for good, bold in our approach with integrity at our core and passion in everything we do.
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Our Values
INTEGRITY
We approach everything with a straightforward, open and honest attitude. Every new challenge requires a brave, smart, and flexible way of thinking and we put integrity at the heart of every decision. Our strong moral code intuitively understands what doing the right thing means in every situation.
PASSION
We love what we do. We are committed to our members and partners, ready to go above and beyond for the future we are building together. This is the ‘Catalyst Way’. We sharpen our senses, take calculated risks together and work hard for a brighter future.
BE BOLD
Be ambitious and dare to be different. We are the catalyst that connects entrepreneurs and businesses to an eco-system and community that transforms ideas and innovation into real-world reality with global impact.
Have a question?
Contact Joe at joe.finnegan@wearecatalyst.org
Joe Finnegan
HR Officer
