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 Businesses

Building business plans that support growth, investment decisions and wider strategy
Constructing financial models, forecasts and scenario/sensitivity analysis
Drafting applications for regional, national and EU funding and grant schemes
Analysing business performance, margins and growth potential
Advising on expansion plans, capital spend, innovation and efficiency projects
Running benchmarking exercises and performance reviews
Helping clients build the case they'll present to lenders or investors
Spotting ways to lift efficiency, profitability and cash flow
Presenting findings directly to owners, leadership teams and other stakeholders

Working with Public Sector Bodies

Drafting formal business cases using recognised government appraisal frameworks and departmental guidance
Producing economic appraisals, strategic assessments and options appraisals
Carrying out financial and economic analysis to test value for money
Writing feasibility studies for regeneration, infrastructure, tourism and economic development schemes
Completing post-project evaluations and wider programme reviews
Building financial appraisals and whole-life cost models
Supporting the development of investment strategies and funding bids
Working with socio-economic, demographic and market data to shape recommendations
Liaising directly with councils, government departments and funding bodies

Across Both

Producing polished, board- and funder-ready reports
Turning dense financial and economic detail into clear, actionable recommendations
Juggling multiple live assignments and hitting deadlines
Building genuine client relationships and a strong service reputation
Getting involved in client meetings, workshops and presentations
Contributing to business development and proposal writing
Working closely with colleagues across the wider advisory function
Staying current on funding schemes, government policy and economic trends

What We're Looking For Must-Haves

A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong analytical ability, financial modelling skill and confident report writing
A track record of digging into complex financial data and drawing out commercial conclusions
Advanced Excel skills
A sharp eye for detail
Strong organisational and project-management ability
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
Comfort managing competing priorities with a good degree of independence
A proactive mindset — happy to question assumptions and push toward practical solutions

Nice-to-Haves Any of the following would be an advantage:

Background in business advisory, consultancy or strategic planning
Experience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or feasibility studies
Exposure to funding applications or public funding schemes
Financial modelling or investment appraisal experience
Work in economic development, regeneration or the public sector
Familiarity with government economic appraisal frameworks

What Matters in This Role

Commercial awareness
Strategic, joined-up thinking
Analytical rigour and problem-solving
Ability to interpret and simplify financial detail
Strong writing and presentation skills
Client relationship management
Attention to detail
Time management
Collaborative team working
Self-motivation and initiative

What 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 over
Flexible/agile working arrangements around start and finish times
A contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare cover
Enhanced family leave (maternity and paternity)
Access to a confidential employee wellbeing and support service
A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause you care about