Assistant Accountant (Fixed Term Maternity Cover 12-18 months) in Craigavon

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Sciences

Open To: External and Internal Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11793

The Role

The role is dynamic and quite versatile in its daily tasks. As an Assistant Accountant you will support the production of accurate financial information by managing month-end accounting activities, reconciliations, statutory compliance, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls while working closely with both finance and operational teams.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group. Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health.

What you need to be successful

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Accounting Technician or studying towards a higher professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Good understanding of accounting processes.
• Experience in the preparation and review of Management Accounts to include e.g. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, AP/AR reviews, fixed asset accounting.
• Must have prepared and submitted VAT returns to HMRC.
• Working knowledge of Accounting Software.

Desirable Criteria

• Third Level Degree (or equivalent).
• Qualified Accountant with a recognised body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Have prepared information for year-end statutory audits.
• Have completed Government statistical and other statutory returns.
• Have prepared and submitted VAT and Intrastat Returns.
• Familiar with Customs requirements for Import VAT and Deferred Duty.
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant role.
• Has previous experience of an ERP System for the review of Financial Data.
• Familiar with credit control principles.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 04 September 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills: Accounting Software, Accounts, VAT returns.
Benefits: Staff Discounts, Professional Coaching, Attractive Compensation Package, Employee Recognition, Rewards for Years Of Service, Group Healthcare Scheme, Pension Scheme.