At a Glance
- Tasks: Support monthly reports, manage accounts, and assist with audits in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: A reputable organisation with over 20 years of experience in financial management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, mentorship, and support for ACCA/CIMA qualifications.
- Other info: Friendly, inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and develop your accounting skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Studying Finance or Accounting, part-qualified in CIMA, with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation. The role offers a chance to develop your accounting skills within a supportive environment and to progress your professional qualifications.
Salary / Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working pattern including remote and in-office work
- Support with studying for your ACCA/CIMA qualification
- Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Friendly, inclusive team culture
About your next employer:
This organisation is committed to providing high-quality financial management support and advice to its clients. With over 20 years of experience, it has built a strong reputation for delivering value and strategic guidance. Following recent growth, they are expanding their team in Belfast, offering a collaborative environment that supports innovation and excellence. The Belfast office provides flexible hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance and team cohesion.
About you:
- Currently working towards a 2.1 or higher in Finance or Accounting
- Part-qualified, with some exams already completed towards CIMA or an equivalent qualification
- Some practical experience in an accounting or finance role is desirable
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn
- Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
What you’ll do:
- Support the preparation of monthly management reports and accounts
- Assist in reconciling balances and drafting revenue recognition journals
- Process intercompany transactions and monitor intercompany balances
- Help produce reports on financial and non-financial metrics for management
- Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including credit control
- Contribute to payroll and expenses processing in line with company policies
- Monitor departmental budgets and investigate variances
- Assist in preparing documents for external audits and maintaining accurate records
- Carry out bank reconciliations and support cash flow management
- Perform routine financial administrative tasks and support broader projects to broaden experience
Assistant Accountant employer: VanRath Search & Selection
Join a forward-thinking public sector body in Ballymena, where your role as a Workforce Planning Advisor will be integral to shaping workforce strategies that enhance community services. With a commitment to employee well-being, flexible working arrangements, and continuous professional development, this organisation fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous holiday entitlements.
Contact Details:
VanRath Search & Selection Recruitment Team
