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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.
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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
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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
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