Your new companyA growing and ambitious business, based in Belfast. With exciting plans for expansion, this is a company where you can make a real impact and grow your career alongside its success. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant to grow into a Finance Manager position with support.Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the finance function, combining strategic responsibilities with hands-on accounting duties. You'll prepare management accounts, oversee cash flow, ensure compliance, and provide commercial insight to guide decision-making. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll help shape the financial future of the business and play a key role in its growth.What you'll need to succeedQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience3+ years' experience in accounting/finance, ideally within an SME environment.Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience.Ability to balance transactional duties with strategic responsibilities.Excellent IT skills, including accounting software and Excel modelling.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain finance to non-finance colleagues.Hands-on, adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a small management team.What you'll get in returnSalary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annumWellness scheme, paid bereavement leave, free parking, staff discount, and team events.Autonomy to shape the finance function and improve processes.Opportunity to progress to Finance Director or CFO level as the business grows.A collaborative and supportive working environment where initiative and hard work are valued.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be