Accounting Technician (Belfast, Excusive)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive finance firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician to support the Finance Manager in a busy central finance department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accounting technician with strong month-end process experience and excellent Excel skills. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension contribution

Health care cash plans

Opportunity for career growth

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy finance department.
• Experience in ledgers and reconciliations.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end reconciliations and journals.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Support with audit preparation and financial documentation.

Skills

Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)

Strong understanding of month-end processes

Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Organised with attention to detail

Confident working independently and in a team

Job description

Accounting Technician

(Exclusive to VANRATH - Newly Created Role with Excellent Career Growth Potential)

VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established and expanding group to recruit an Accounting Technician. This newly created position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take the next step in their career - supporting and working closely with the Finance Manager within a busy, fast-paced central finance function.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including enhanced pension contribution, and health care cash plans
• Opportunity to grow your career and take on more responsibility
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Long-term stability within a progressive and reputable business
• 35 hour working week!

About your next employer

Our client is a forward-thinking, success-driven business experiencing sustained growth. With a strong commitment to professional development and internal progression, this organisation offers a supportive culture where new ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged. You’ll join a close-knit finance team, contributing to the company's ongoing success and operational excellence.

About you

• Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)
• Proven experience working in a busy finance department
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Excellent Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team

What you'll do

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the central finance department, including:

• Assisting with month-end reconciliations, journals, and reporting
• Managing purchase and sales ledger transactions, reconciliations, and supplier paymentsOverseeing bank reconciliations, lodgements, and cashflow management
• Supporting with audit preparation, reporting, and financial documentation
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and contributing to process improvements
• Assisting with general office administration, including scanning, filing, and reception duties when required

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
LinkedIn Chanel Gillen