Assistant Accountant
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Job Location:
County Antrim - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
We are hiring for our client a successful and growing manufacturing organisation based in Greater Belfast who are keen to appoint an Assistant Accountant as part of their continued expansion. This Assistant Accountant role has been newly created due to growth within the finance function and will offer excellent exposure across the business.
The successful Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller in a hands-on commercially focused role gaining valuable experience across management accounts financial reporting and operational finance. This position is particularly suited to someone who is currently studying towards a professional qualification and looking for strong mentorship and long-term career development within a supportive finance team.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
Newly created Assistant Accountant role due to business growth
Direct mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller
Study support and strong long-term career development
The Role
As Assistant Accountant you will support the Financial Controller and wider finance function across a range of accounting and reporting activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision making
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Work closely with operational teams across the business to provide financial insight
Assist with improving finance processes and reporting structures
Provide general accounting and finance support within a busy manufacturing environment
The Person
The ideal Assistant Accountant will be eager to develop their career within a commercial finance environment and keen to gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities.
Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Good communication skills with the ability to work across teams
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong Excel skills would be advantageous
The Reward
Competitive salary package
Study support available
Excellent mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller
Opportunity to develop in a commercial hands-on finance role
Exposure to a growing manufacturing organisation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Next Steps Why Hunter Savage
For further information and to apply for this Assistant Accountant job please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.
As a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance Hunter Savage works with organisations across Northern Ireland and Ireland to connect talented professionals with opportunities that offer genuine career progression.
Visit our website for a full list of Accountancy & Finance opportunities.
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Salary details listed are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Computer Operation
- Primary Care Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Office Experience
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
