Accounting Technician (Lisburn Area)

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious financial firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a part-time Sole Assistant Accountant. This role offers the chance to manage day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, payroll, and reconciliations, with immediate start and flexible hours. Ideal candidates should have experience in accounts and payroll, strong bookkeeping fundamentals, and proficiency with accounting software. AAT qualification is desirable.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Flexibility on hours and days

Opportunity to make a direct impact in a close-knit team

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts & payroll administration with strong bookkeeping fundamentals.
• Confident with accounting software and Excel, able to handle VAT postings.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with senior finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Resolve creditor and debtor queries, and run periodic payments.
• Post bank transactions and complete reconciliations for accounts.
• Ensure accurate VAT treatment.
• Support management accounts, handling prepayments and accruals.

Skills

Accounts & payroll administration

Bookkeeping fundamentals

Accounting software proficiency

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards it

Job description

Take the reins as the sole Assistant Accountant in a high-profile organisation- a part-time role with an immediate start.

VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a leading organisation, who are seeking a part-time Assistant Accountant. The opportunity to give you end-to-end ownership of day-to-day finance operations. You\'ll handle core bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end support, working independently while partnering with senior finance when needed.

What\'s in it for you?

• Part-time role with flexibility on hours and days
• Sole Assistant Accountant position within a leading organisation
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in a close-knit finance team
• Excellent salary and benefits package

About your next employer

A well-run, growth-minded leading organisation operating a busy events calendar and requiring robust financial controls. You\'ll join a professional team that values accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement across finance and payroll processes, acting as the sole Assistant Accountant for day-to-day operations.

About you

• AAT (or equivalent) qualification desirable, or working towards it
• Experience in accounts & payroll administration, strong bookkeeping fundamentals
• Confident with accounting software and Excel; comfortable with VAT postings
• Accurate, well-organised, and able to communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently as the sole Assistant Accountant while collaborating with senior finance as needed

What you\'ll do

• Manage accounts payable/receivable
• Resolve creditor/debtor queries, and run periodic payments
• Post bank transactions and complete reconciliations for bank, cash, and key balance-sheet control accounts
• Ensure accurate VAT treatment
• Support management accounts (prepayments, accruals) and highlight discrepancies to senior staff
• Process payroll end-to-end, maintain compliant records, update starters/leavers, and produce reports for review/audit
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

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