ScaleX™ Talent Solutions
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant ScaleX™ Talent Solutions | Cookstown | Assistant Accountant | Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for your next opportunity in a forward-thinking engineering business? We're partnering with an innovative Irish company that's transforming industrial maintenance.
As Assistant Accountant, you'll become an integral part of a close-knit finance team, supporting day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate reporting, and contributing to the continued growth of an exciting, purpose-driven business.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance team, you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth financial operations across sales, purchasing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while supporting wider commercial decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities Include:
- Processing daily sales orders and customer invoices
- Managing purchase orders, supplier invoices, and statement reconciliations
- Preparing VAT and statutory returns
- Completing bank reconciliations
- Supporting weekly, monthly, and year-end accounts processes
- Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting
- Monitoring supplier pricing and product costs
- Supporting process improvements and finance projects
- Maintaining financial administration and compliance
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have:
- Qualified Accounting Technician (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years' experience within a busy finance or accounts environment
- Strong experience using Xero
- Experience preparing VAT returns (including Republic of Ireland VAT)
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Confident communication skills with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
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Desirable experience includes:
- Dext
- Stock management systems
- Engineering, manufacturing, or technical environments
If you're looking to join an ambitious business where your contribution genuinely makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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