Assistant Accountant supports the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely management information, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. The role contributes to month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day transactional finance activity while working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders.
Job Information
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Financial Controller
Location: Aghalee
Salary Range: £35,000
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Duties And Responsibilities
Management Accounts Support
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
- Support Trial Balance reconciliations and journal postings
- Assist with month-end close processes to ensure deadlines are achieved
Accounts Processing & Transactions
- Process sales and purchase invoices as required
- Complete supplier payments in line with company controls
- Perform bank reconciliations, expenses processing, and credit card postings
- Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready
Compliance & Statutory Reporting
- Prepare VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists, and other statutory or statistical returns
- Ensure compliance with Revenue requirements and financial regulations
- Support tax reconciliations and reporting as required
Audit & Year-End Support
- Support preparation of year-end statutory accounts
- Assist with audit requirements, including provision of schedules and ad-hoc analysis
- Respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner
General Finance Duties
- Undertake other ad-hoc finance duties as required
- Support continuous improvement within the finance function
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial accuracy and control
Essential
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a finance role
- Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
- Team-focused with a flexible and proactive approach
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
Desirable
- Experience in a high-volume finance department
- Experience in a multi-company, multi-currency environment
- Knowledge of UK and Irish VAT
- Working knowledge of Sage or similar ERP accounting systems
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and methodical
- Reliable, professional, and accountable
- Analytical with a problem-solving mindset
- Collaborative and supportive team player
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Why join Hannon Transport
- Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate
Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.
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