Assistant Accountant - Top 100 company

At-a-Glance

• Assistant Accountant role within a busy, fast-paced finance team
• Full-time, permanent, on-site in Belfast
• Broad exposure across ledgers, reconciliations, journals and month-end
• Competitive salary depending on experience, plus pension and study support
• Great opportunity to build your accounting career with a growing organisation

About the Company

Our client is a growing organisation with a busy, fast-paced finance function based in Belfast. The team offers a supportive and collaborative environment where junior finance professionals are encouraged to develop their skills and progress within a genuinely growing business. It is a well-run, people-focused workplace with real investment in staff development.

The Role

You will assist with the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with month-end processes and reporting. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will gain broad exposure across transactional finance, reconciliations and reporting. This is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who wants variety, structure and genuine support as they grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Prepare and post journals
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts
• Support credit control and accounts payable activities
• Process employee expenses
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve account queries

What You'll Need

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in an accounts or finance role
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable / Nice to Have:

• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification
• Experience with month-end processes
• Knowledge of VAT procedures

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Full-time, permanent role based in Belfast
• Opportunities for professional development and study support
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• On-site parking or an accessible city-centre location
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Next Steps

Interested in finding out more? Click to apply and connect with Emma Groves on LinkedIn

Skills:
Management Accounts Month-End Close Bank Reconciliations Accounts Payable Receivable

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