At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive finance team and assist with various accounting tasks.
- Company: Established business in Newtownabbey with a focus on career progression.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, study support, and healthcare perks.
- Other info: Engage in charity initiatives and enjoy free onsite parking.
- Why this job: Perfect for ambitious finance professionals wanting to grow while studying.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with experience in fast-paced finance.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Downey Osborne is delighted to be working with an established business to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.
Based in Newtownabbey, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team offering a condensed working week, study support and genuine opportunities for career progression.
- What You Get
- Compressed hours with a 4-day working week (working one Friday in every four)
- Study support for ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive team environment with regular coaching
- Healthcare and employee perks
- Death in service protection
- Charity and volunteering opportunities
- Free onsite parking
About You
You’ll be an ambitious finance professional looking to continue your studies while developing your experience in a varied accounting role.
Experience in
- Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with continued progression through exams
- Recent experience within a fast-paced finance environment
- Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confident communication with colleagues across the business
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software
- Managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
About Your New Role
- Always
- Processing accruals and prepayments accurately
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and intercompany accounts
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close
- Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
- Building and maintaining financial reports using Excel and finance systems
- Supporting the payroll process by collating and validating payroll information
- Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and up to date
- Often
- Preparing VAT returns and assisting with statutory reporting requirements
- Supporting year-end accounts and external audit processes
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Monitoring financial controls and identifying opportunities for process improvements
- Investigating account queries and resolving discrepancies
- Liaising with colleagues across departments to gather financial information
- Occasionally
- Supporting finance system upgrades and process improvement projects
- Assisting with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
- Taking part in charity, volunteering and wider company initiatives
- Providing cover for other members of the finance team when required
- Never
- Having to wait until Friday evening to start your weekend, because with compressed hours you’ll only be working one Friday in every four.
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Assistant Accountant in Newtownabbey employer: Downey Osborne
Join a well-established accountancy practice in Belfast as a Payroll Assistant, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. With 22 days of annual leave, early finishes on Fridays, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a perfect blend of work-life balance and career development. Be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and encourages you to expand your payroll expertise while managing a diverse client portfolio.
