Accounts Assistant

Downey Osborne Limited; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to maintain accounting systems and process ledgers. The ideal candidate has strong IT skills and experience in accounting. This role offers competitive salary, career progression, and comprehensive benefits, such as free on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Clear Pathway for Career Progression

Comprehensive Benefits

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting systems for multiple companies.
• Process purchase and sales ledgers accurately.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Detail-focused

Organised

Strong IT skills

High attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

Accounts Technician status or part-qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Accounts 50

Job description

Overview

We’re delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our widely recognised client’s dynamic team. This is your chance to grow alongside a business committed to excellence and innovation.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Clear Pathway for Career Progression
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Free On-Site Parking

About You

We’re looking for someone who is detail-focused, organised, and eager to contribute to a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Ideally fully qualified Accounts Technician status, or be part-qualified ACA, ACCA (or similar).
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar position.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office; experience with Sage Accounts 50 is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Your Responsibilities

Always:

• Maintain computerised accounting systems for multiple group companies.
• Process purchase and sales ledgers accurately.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with deadlines.
• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

Often:

• Complete intercompany account reconciliations.
• Assist with payment runs and resolve supplier queries.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and year-end accounts.
• Prepare project costings to support business decisions.
• Provide general administrative and accounts support tasks.

Occasionally:

• Contribute to system or process improvements within the finance team.
• Support with ad hoc financial analysis or reporting for senior management.
• Assist with audits or external stakeholder requests.
• Take part in projects across the wider group finance function.

Interested?

If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Steven Osborne or Mark Downey directly to get more information first. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page.

Skills

• Tax
• Accounts
• Audit
• Company accounts
• Management Accounts