Assistant Accountant

Park Recruit are delighted to be working in partnership with an innovative, technology-led engineering business based in Cookstown to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant.

Reporting into senior leadership and working as part of a small finance team, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations, supporting cash flow management, and delivering accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily sales orders, verify accuracy and raise customer invoices

• Liaise with sales personnel and support customer query resolution

• Oversee and process purchase orders within delegated authority levels

• Process supplier invoices and complete statement reconciliations

• Work closely with credit control to manage queries and disputes

• Prepare and submit VAT and relevant statutory returns (including ROI VAT/RCT)

• Complete timely bank reconciliations

• Support weekly, monthly and year-end close processes to trial balance

• Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts

• Monitor supplier pricing and product costings to support margin analysis

• Support financial administration and compliance duties

• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, reporting and processes

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI or similar) or qualified by experience

• Minimum 5 years experience within a busy accounts function

• Strong working knowledge of computerised accounts packages (experience with Xero highly desirable)

• Experience completing VAT/RCT returns in the Republic of Ireland

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and internal teams

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience within a service-based, engineering or technical environment

• Experience with Dext

• Exposure to stock management systems within engineering/manufacturing

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Permanent, full-time position

• 28 days holiday

• Hybrid working options - 3days office / 2 days wfh

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Exposure to international projects

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Skills:
Accountant Finance Tax purchase orders Invoicing Credit Control

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