Accounts Assistant (9-month Contract)

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday allowance

Healthcare reimbursement

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 9-month contract to support the Finance team during an ERP implementation, handling transactional processing and reporting.

The role requires GCSE Maths and English, prior finance experience, and accuracy in high-volume processing, with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to month-end close.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A-C) in Maths and English Language.
• Experience in a finance-related role.
• Experience with high-volume transaction processing.
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional finance activities across the department.
• Ensure accurate ledger processing and banking.
• Administer employee expense claims.
• Assist with month-end reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Finance experience

Transactional finance

High-volume processing

Numerical skills

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant (9-month Contract)

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11958

Who we are:

With over 55 years' experience, Almac Pharma Services is an established, reliable and world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.

The Role:

Join the Almac Pharma Services Finance team and play a key role in supporting the department during an ERP implementation project. You will provide flexible support across transactional finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely ledger processing, banking and employee expense administration. You will also contribute to efficient month-end reporting and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What you will need to be successful:

• Eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade A-C in Maths and English Language.
• Previous experience of working in a Finance related role.
• Proven working knowledge of transactional finance or accounting systems, with experience of high-volume transaction processing while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong numerical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Further Information

For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.

Why Build your career at Almac?

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters - and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here: https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 16th October 2026.