William Fitzpatrick

Audit Assistant Manager – Belfast or Newry Hybrid (min. 3 days/week in office) | Permanent A well-established, growing accountancy and business advisory practice in Northern Ireland is looking for an ambitious, qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their expanding audit and assurance team. This is a firm with a genuinely broad private-client base spanning construction, hospitality and a wide range of other sectors — alongside a fast-growing public sector audit practice that has doubled in size over the past year. This is a rare opportunity to build a career that isn't boxed into one niche: you'll get real depth in public sector/not-for-profit audit work during its intensive season, balanced with a varied portfolio of owner-managed and SME clients the rest of the year. About the Role You'll play a key role in supporting the management of a portfolio of audit and assurance clients — from planning through to completion — while supervising, coaching and developing junior team members and trainees. This is a firm where people at every level, from trainee to partner, work closely together; there's no rigid hierarchy of who talks to whom, and everyone is expected to pitch in as a team. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments, hitting deadlines and budgetsSupervise, direct and coach trainees and junior staff on your assignments, with early review of their workBuild and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, responsive serviceAssist with preparation of financial statements and consolidated/group accounts — this is a hands-on, practical role, not a "client hands you the numbers" set-upIdentify and communicate audit findings, risks and recommendations, consulting with managers and directors as neededContribute to business development — networking events, internal client functions and feeding into tenders and proposals (with financial incentives for new client wins)Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements and quality management proceduresMaintain technical knowledge through ongoing CPDWhat They're Looking For EssentialACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (fully qualified — not part-qualified)Solid experience managing audit assignments and supporting a client portfolioExperience coaching, mentoring and reviewing junior team members' workStrong communication, organisational and relationship-management skillsComfortable managing budgets and timelines (fee negotiation is not required at this level)Experience with group audits and consolidated accounts   DesirableExposure to public sector, not-for-profit or other regulated-entity audit workExperience with owner-managed/SME businesses across a broad range of industriesFamiliarity with CaseWare, Inflo or similar audit/accounts-prep software (training provided if not)Some involvement in tenders, proposals or networking/business development activityThe firm is especially keen to hear from candidates who've worked across a blend of public sector and SME/commercial audit — that combination is hard to find but exactly what makes someone thrive here. Candidates from mid-tier firms tend to transition especially well, though strong candidates from larger firms with genuine SME portfolio exposure are also very welcome.   What You Can ExpectHybrid working with a minimum of three days a week in the office (to support and coach the trainee team) — flexible between Belfast and Newry depending on client base and time of yearCondensed hours — finish at 1pm on FridaysMinimal client site travel — cloud-based audit software means most work is done in-office, with only the occasional day on-site to close out an auditClearly defined, structured progression with annual promotion roundsA genuinely team-first, supportive culture — people pull together when someone's stretched, and it goes both waysReporting into an Assistant Manager/Manager structure with a clear route through to Director levelFinancial incentives for business development and client referrals   Practical DetailsLocation: Belfast preferred; Newry considered for the right candidate with flexibility for travelReports to: Director (public sector team)Interview process: Initial informal Teams call, followed by an in-person interview with senior leadership. No technical assessment for this level.Start: Urgent need, ideally in place ahead of the January public sector audit seasonInterested candidates should be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with demonstrable audit management and team supervision experience.

Qualified Accountant – Business & Economic Advisory About the Role An established advisory practice is looking for a driven, commercially astute Qualified Accountant to join its advisory division. This role suits someone who enjoys blending numbers, commercial judgement and problem-solving to help clients across both the private and public sectors make sound strategic choices. You'll work across a varied client base spanning Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain — helping private businesses secure growth and funding, and helping public bodies plan, appraise and evaluate major capital and economic development schemes. You'll join a small, senior team where you'll get real client-facing responsibility from early on, and the chance to work on projects with genuine, visible impact on local economies. What You'll Be Doing Working with Private BusinessesBuilding business plans that support growth, investment decisions and wider strategyConstructing financial models, forecasts and scenario/sensitivity analysisDrafting applications for regional, national and EU funding and grant schemesAnalysing business performance, margins and growth potentialAdvising on expansion plans, capital spend, innovation and efficiency projectsRunning benchmarking exercises and performance reviewsHelping clients build the case they'll present to lenders or investorsSpotting ways to lift efficiency, profitability and cash flowPresenting findings directly to owners, leadership teams and other stakeholdersWorking with Public Sector BodiesDrafting formal business cases using recognised government appraisal frameworks and departmental guidanceProducing economic appraisals, strategic assessments and options appraisalsCarrying out financial and economic analysis to test value for moneyWriting feasibility studies for regeneration, infrastructure, tourism and economic development schemesCompleting post-project evaluations and wider programme reviewsBuilding financial appraisals and whole-life cost modelsSupporting the development of investment strategies and funding bidsWorking with socio-economic, demographic and market data to shape recommendationsLiaising directly with councils, government departments and funding bodiesAcross BothProducing polished, board- and funder-ready reportsTurning dense financial and economic detail into clear, actionable recommendationsJuggling multiple live assignments and hitting deadlinesBuilding genuine client relationships and a strong service reputationGetting involved in client meetings, workshops and presentationsContributing to business development and proposal writingWorking closely with colleagues across the wider advisory functionStaying current on funding schemes, government policy and economic trendsWhat We're Looking For Must-HavesA recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Strong analytical ability, financial modelling skill and confident report writingA track record of digging into complex financial data and drawing out commercial conclusionsAdvanced Excel skillsA sharp eye for detailStrong organisational and project-management abilityConfidence engaging with senior stakeholdersComfort managing competing priorities with a good degree of independenceA proactive mindset — happy to question assumptions and push toward practical solutionsNice-to-Haves Any of the following would be an advantage:Background in business advisory, consultancy or strategic planningExperience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or feasibility studiesExposure to funding applications or public funding schemesFinancial modelling or investment appraisal experienceWork in economic development, regeneration or the public sectorFamiliarity with government economic appraisal frameworksWhat Matters in This RoleCommercial awarenessStrategic, joined-up thinkingAnalytical rigour and problem-solvingAbility to interpret and simplify financial detailStrong writing and presentation skillsClient relationship managementAttention to detailTime managementCollaborative team workingSelf-motivation and initiativeWhat You Can Expect From Us We aim to support our people both professionally and personally, with a benefits package built around flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career support.Generous annual leave allowance, with options to buy extra days or carry some overFlexible/agile working arrangements around start and finish timesA contributory pension schemePrivate healthcare coverEnhanced family leave (maternity and paternity)Access to a confidential employee wellbeing and support serviceA paid day each year to volunteer for a cause you care about

Pay and Bill Officer Trinnovo Group  |  Finance  About Trinnovo GroupTrinnovo Group is a fast-growth, international recruitment and advisory business bringing together specialist brands across technology, regulatory and life sciences sectors, alongside our own social enterprise. We're a certified B Corp with offices spanning London, Manchester, Dublin, Zug and the US, and our mission is to build diversity, create inclusion and encourage workplace innovation across everything we do.About the role We're looking for a detail-driven Pay and Bill Officer to run our weekly contractor pay and bill cycle across multiple territories and currencies. You'll make sure contractors are paid correctly and on time, clients are invoiced accurately, and our ledgers stay clean. You'll work closely with the Credit and Billings Manager, who directs your day-to-day activity, and the Finance Manager, who owns your line management, goals and performance. You'll also build relationships with key partners including Sonovate, umbrella companies, our timesheet portal provider, and our external Swiss payroll contact.What you'll be doing Transactional accountingPerform weekly bank reconciliations every Monday across all trading accounts, matching debtor and contractor balances on the debtor ledgerProduce the missing timesheet report each MondayMatch receipts and funding drawdowns correctly against the Sonovate balance sheet accountWeekly and monthly contractor cycleConvert weekly approved timesheets into sales invoices and self-bills for Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and umbrella companiesExport sales invoices and self-bills to NetSuite via CSV upload for the correct entityUpload sales invoices to Sonovate for fundingGenerate contractor payments from NetSuite to clear the bank each Friday, running one pay cycle per currencySwiss labour leaseConvert approved timesheets into sales invoices and upload them to Sonovate for fundingDownload timesheet data and send it to our external Swiss payroll contactProcess the payroll payment and upload the resulting payroll journal to NetSuiteDownload and upload sales invoice data to NetSuite via CSVContractor careResolve contractor payment queries across Sonovate and non-Sonovate arrangementsUpdate contractor bank details on NetSuite based on evidence providedTroubleshoot Sonovate portal issues that are holding up contractor paymentsLiaise with umbrella companies on payment issues and urgent payment supportPerm invoicingIssue draft and final perm invoices based on the weekly perm starters reportEnsure customers are set up correctly in NetSuiteWhat we offer youHands-on exposure to contractor pay models across five territories and multiple currenciesDirect coaching from the Credit and Billings Manager on billing and collections, and from the Finance Manager on the wider finance cycleSupport towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT or a payroll qualificationThe chance to get involved in automation and systems improvements across the pay and bill cycle

Accounts Assistant Trinnovo Group  |  Finance  |  Reporting to the Finance Manager About Trinnovo Group Trinnovo Group is a fast-growth, international recruitment and advisory business bringing together specialist brands across technology, regulatory and life sciences sectors, alongside our own social enterprise. We're a certified B Corp with offices spanning London, Manchester, Dublin, Zug and the US, and our mission is to build diversity, create inclusion and encourage workplace innovation across everything we do.About the role We're looking for a organised, detail-focused Finance Assistant to own the transactional accounting that underpins our management accounts. You'll keep our bank reconciliations, accounts payable and expenses running like clockwork, and support the Finance Manager through month end, balance sheet reconciliations and audits. It's a hands-on role with no direct reports, ideal for someone who wants broad exposure to the full finance cycle early in their career.What you'll be doing Transactional accountingProduce weekly bank reconciliations every Monday for all trading accounts and outgoings, ensuring AP payments and credits are offset against the correct invoicePrepare data for the quarterly VAT returnsAccounts payableManage the AP mailbox, clearing it daily on most days and responding to queriesAllocate purchase invoices to the correct line and cost centre on the AP system each ThursdayUpload invoices to the accounting system via CSV download and upload each ThursdayMake supplier payments and set up new suppliers on NetSuite each ThursdayExpenses (fortnightly, Wednesdays)Review approved expenses to ensure the correct nominal account and department are usedUpload expense journals to NetSuite via CSV download and uploadSet up the expenses paymentMonth end (days 1–5) Assist the Finance Manager with:Headcount reportPipeline reportPayroll journalsAccruals and prepayments journalsFixed assetsBalance sheet reconciliationsAssist the Finance Manager with balance sheet reconciliationsSupport the team during audits as requiredWhat we offer youRegular coaching from the Finance Manager across the full month-end cycleSupport towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA)Exposure to the management accounts packs and reporting each brand receivesInvolvement in the automation of accounts payable and expenses

Senior Administrator Our client is an established professional services firm with an international presence, providing a broad range of financial and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses, private individuals, and larger organisations. The firm has a sizeable team and a long-standing reputation for practical, client-focused advice. They are known for a supportive, team-oriented culture, and for investing in staff development through structured training and progression opportunities. This is a well-established, people-focused employer looking to strengthen its administrative function with an experienced Senior Administrator.   Role Purpose Key responsibilities include:Leading the administration team to ensure the day-to-day operations run smoothly.Working with senior management and the wider team to document roles and responsibilities of the department.Special ad-hoc projects as requested by management.Providing cover for other members of staff while on leave including:Coordinating meeting rooms and office facilitiesManaging reception and acting as the first point of contact for visitorsProviding high-level administrative support across teamsSupporting AML and compliance processes (training provided)Processing bank payments and assisting with finance administrationManaging couriers, taxis, travel bookings, and office suppliesMaintaining accurate records and documentationSupporting internal coordination and day-to-day office operationsExperience & Qualifications:Our client is looking for a mature, proactive, and adaptable individual with strong organisational skills and a can-do attitude. Candidates will ideally have:Previous senior administration or office management experienceExperience within a professional services environmentExcellent attention to detail and communication skillsConfidence managing multiple priorities and working with larger organisationsStrong Microsoft Office and systems skillsA hands-on, solutions-focused approachAML or finance administration exposure would be beneficial, but full training will be provided This role would suit someone who enjoys variety in their day and is happy balancing front-of-house duties with broader administrative support responsibilities.

AML Compliance Specialist – M&A Support (Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Remote Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – initially 4 months, with potential extension to 6 months Hours: Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day (standard 8:45am–5:15pm, flexible) Start Date: ASAP About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced AML/Financial Crime Compliance professional to join a growing organisation's Risk & Compliance function. This role is critical to supporting an active M&A transaction, ensuring that newly acquired businesses are brought up to speed on AML, Counter Fraud, and wider Financial Crime compliance requirements. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the delivery of the AML, Counter Fraud, and Financial Crime compliance framework, with a particular focus on businesses newly acquired as part of ongoing M&A activityConduct hands-on KYC due diligence, including:Ongoing monitoring for straightforward client relationshipsLeading due diligence for complex cases, including clients with overseas ownership structuresIdentify the verifications and evidence required for due diligence, and support colleagues in obtaining and documenting theseAct as a point of guidance for colleagues on AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance, and risk-related queriesPerform control testing, monitoring, and QA reviews across AML and financial crime processes; document findings and support the implementation of remedial actionsIdentify, investigate, and escalate potential financial crime risks, suspicious activity, or regulatory breaches in line with policyChampion a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness through proactive stakeholder engagement across the businessAbout YouSolid experience in AML, KYC, or Financial Crime Compliance, ideally within a regulated professional services or financial services environmentConfident conducting due diligence on complex ownership structures, including overseas entitiesStrong working knowledge of AML regulations, financial crime typologies, and regulatory compliance requirementsComfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide and influence colleagues at all levelsAvailable to start at short noticeWhy Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a live M&A transaction, gaining exposure to complex due diligence work and cross-functional collaboration within a respected Risk & Compliance function. Remote working is supported, offering flexibility alongside meaningful, high-impact work.

Qualified Accountant – Business & Economic Advisory About the Role An established advisory practice is looking for a driven, commercially astute Qualified Accountant to join its advisory division. This role suits someone who enjoys blending numbers, commercial judgement and problem-solving to help clients across both the private and public sectors make sound strategic choices. You'll work across a varied client base spanning Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain — helping private businesses secure growth and funding, and helping public bodies plan, appraise and evaluate major capital and economic development schemes. You'll join a small, senior team where you'll get real client-facing responsibility from early on, and the chance to work on projects with genuine, visible impact on local economies. What You'll Be Doing Working with Private BusinessesBuilding business plans that support growth, investment decisions and wider strategyConstructing financial models, forecasts and scenario/sensitivity analysisDrafting applications for regional, national and EU funding and grant schemesAnalysing business performance, margins and growth potentialAdvising on expansion plans, capital spend, innovation and efficiency projectsRunning benchmarking exercises and performance reviewsHelping clients build the case they'll present to lenders or investorsSpotting ways to lift efficiency, profitability and cash flowPresenting findings directly to owners, leadership teams and other stakeholdersWorking with Public Sector BodiesDrafting formal business cases using recognised government appraisal frameworks and departmental guidanceProducing economic appraisals, strategic assessments and options appraisalsCarrying out financial and economic analysis to test value for moneyWriting feasibility studies for regeneration, infrastructure, tourism and economic development schemesCompleting post-project evaluations and wider programme reviewsBuilding financial appraisals and whole-life cost modelsSupporting the development of investment strategies and funding bidsWorking with socio-economic, demographic and market data to shape recommendationsLiaising directly with councils, government departments and funding bodiesAcross BothProducing polished, board- and funder-ready reportsTurning dense financial and economic detail into clear, actionable recommendationsJuggling multiple live assignments and hitting deadlinesBuilding genuine client relationships and a strong service reputationGetting involved in client meetings, workshops and presentationsContributing to business development and proposal writingWorking closely with colleagues across the wider advisory functionStaying current on funding schemes, government policy and economic trendsWhat We're Looking For Must-HavesA recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Strong analytical ability, financial modelling skill and confident report writingA track record of digging into complex financial data and drawing out commercial conclusionsAdvanced Excel skillsA sharp eye for detailStrong organisational and project-management abilityConfidence engaging with senior stakeholdersComfort managing competing priorities with a good degree of independenceA proactive mindset — happy to question assumptions and push toward practical solutionsNice-to-Haves Any of the following would be an advantage:Background in business advisory, consultancy or strategic planningExperience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or feasibility studiesExposure to funding applications or public funding schemesFinancial modelling or investment appraisal experienceWork in economic development, regeneration or the public sectorFamiliarity with government economic appraisal frameworksWhat Matters in This RoleCommercial awarenessStrategic, joined-up thinkingAnalytical rigour and problem-solvingAbility to interpret and simplify financial detailStrong writing and presentation skillsClient relationship managementAttention to detailTime managementCollaborative team workingSelf-motivation and initiativeWhat You Can Expect From Us We aim to support our people both professionally and personally, with a benefits package built around flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career support.Generous annual leave allowance, with options to buy extra days or carry some overFlexible/agile working arrangements around start and finish timesA contributory pension schemePrivate healthcare coverEnhanced family leave (maternity and paternity)Access to a confidential employee wellbeing and support serviceA paid day each year to volunteer for a cause you care about