Management Accountant – US Focus

About the role

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Belfast. The role will primarily support the US office while also providing accounting services for other locations across the A&O Shearman network.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the US and other offices, including P&L and balance‑sheet review.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and highlight unreconciled items.
• Post journals, review costs and ensure all balances are fully supported.
• Conduct monthly balance‑sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare variance analysis versus budget and forecast, explaining key drivers.
• Assist the management team in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Maintain strong financial control and adhere to internal policies.
• Support statutory and group audit processes with audit‑ready schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.

Required profile

• Member of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 1‑2 years of experience in professional services or a comparable accounting environment.

Required skills